Gov. Wes Moore signs more than 100 new bills into law a day after the 90-day 2024 legislative session ends. Former Gov. Robert Ehrlich (R) attends the event.
Some Democrats raised concerns about the Republican nominee’s temperament to serve on the Maryland State Board of Elections. She was confirmed on a 32-12 vote.
A Senate committee recommends Diane Butler for confirmation but some reservations remain. Lam, panel’s vice chair, joins two others in opposition.
Maryland Matters has obtained copies of some of the emails and social media posts that have stalled Diane Butler’s nomination to the State Board of Elections.
Committee focuses on nominee’s social media posts and emails.
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.
A Maryland judge who is the daughter of the late Secretary of State Madeline Albright is set to join the state’s Commission on Judicial Disabilities.
Senate President Bill Ferguson and members of his caucus draw the ire of podcaster Keith Olbermann for the arrest and subsequent resignation of a Republican state elections board member.
Senate President Bill Ferguson said the recent arrest and resignation of a Republican member of the State Board of Elections means some future nominations will face more scrutiny.
Md. is not following the lead of Colorado and Maine, which have sought to keep the former president from appearing on the ballot due to his role in the Jan. 6 insurrection.