![]() David Trone (D-6th) released his second 60-second video Thursday, with a narrator summarizing the three-term congressman’s background and plan for the U.S. POLITICAL BRIEFS: TRONE DROPS NEW AD REPUBLICANS ON CRIME: U.S. OPINION: STATE DEMS FAILS TO ADDRESS CRIME ISSUE: The biggest disappointment from the 2023 legislative session was the lack of support by the Democratic majority in Annapolis - despite their stated concerns about gun violence - refused to act on legislation that would implement real, hard jail time for repeat violent criminals who use guns to hurt people. Economists and state leaders warn of unpleasant short-term effects that could become painful long-term if negotiations stall. ![]() With roughly two weeks left before the so-called X Date, lawmakers from both parties are negotiating to avoid defaulting on debt payments. Liz Bowie/The Baltimore Banner.įEDERAL DEFAULT COULD BRING LONG-TERM PAIN TO MARYLANDERS: Thousands of Marylanders could be out of a paycheck or other benefits if federal leaders fail to reach an agreement to increase the nation’s debt ceiling. Still, Choudhury is facing criticism for what some consider a brusque management style that is driving away experienced staff members alienating legislators and causing conflict with a board that shares responsibility for directing state aid to education. ‘VISIONARY’ CHOUDHURY CRITICIZED FOR MANAGEMENT STYLE: In nearly two years as Maryland’s top education leader, Mohammed Choudhury has been praised as a “brilliant” leader with an analytical mind who can find policy solutions that are creative and well thought out. Josh Kurtz and Bryan Sears/Maryland Matters.īPW OKs COMPENSATION FOR WRONGFULLY CONVICTION MAN: The Maryland Board of Public Works approved financial compensation for another wrongly convicted individual Wednesday, marking the 20th such award since the passage of a law regulating the process. Only one of the governor’s three vetoes actually sends a piece of legislation back to the drawing board the other two were versions of bills he had previously signed, meaning “it is not necessary for me to sign” the companion legislation, Moore said in veto messages to legislative leaders.Wes Moore vetoed three bills and decided which others he will allow to go into effect without his signature, including the repeal of a law formerly used against the LGBTQ community. ![]() ![]() MOORE VETOES THREE BILLS: The work of the 2023 legislative session came to a close Friday when Gov. ![]()
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