Supporters stress the importance to shoring up the horse industry in Maryland but others worry about ‘unknown’ future costs to the state.
House leaders education, transportation require funding solutions now, an approach the Senate continues to reject.
Disposition of Laurel Park race track is unknown, but the Stronach Group will retain ownership and could sell it to developers.
Evening vote moves iGaming to the House floor and possibly to an as-yet uninterested Senate.
The nearly $9.5 million is the second payment in less than a year. Union officials demand accountability.
Committee focuses on nominee’s social media posts and emails.
A debate and final vote are set for the Senate floor next week; Senate and House still divided on tax hikes.
House leaders warn of future cuts to education without increased taxes that their Senate counterparts and Gov. Wes Moore have so far rejected.
Some insist that lawmakers are currying favor with special interest donors. Push for tax bill comes as state leaders prepare to announce that revenue projections are down.
Diane Butler is the fourth Republican nominated for two seats on the state board of elections. A fifth nominee is being held because he is a filed candidate.