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May18
Court of Appeals: Maryland must recognize same-sex marriages from other states
The Daily Record

Maryland must recognize as married same-sex couples who legally wed in other states, Maryland’s top court unanimously ruled Friday.

 

May18
Anne R. Kaiser: The pending referendums: a different perspective
Gazette.net

I have every confidence in Marylanders and in their progressive voting history. I believe that our state will send the clear message that we in Maryland value equality. We value liberty. We value education for all. We value privacy. We’ve already demonstrated these shared values at the polls.

May17
O’Malley confirms plans for second special session
Washington Post

Shortly after the conclusion of Maryland’s first special legislative session of the year, Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) committed to holding a second — on a possible gambling expansion.

 

May16
Maryland lawmakers pass budget a month late
The Washington Examiner

ANNAPOLIS - Maryland residents earning more than $100,000 annually would pay higher taxes under a $35.5 billion budget plan lawmakers easily passed Wednesday afternoon.

 

May16
Blake High School Gay-Straight Alliance sends tolerance message around the world
Washington Post

Students at James Hubert Blake High School launched a new kind of diplomacy this year to spread a message of tolerance for gays and lesbians : Call it rainbow diplomacy.

May15
For Some, Same-Sex Marriage Is Not Politics, It’s Personal
New York Times

WASHINGTON — Some of their best friends turned out to be gay.

 

May15
Obama Announces Plans to Repeal Defense of Marriage Act
Gawker

You spoke too soon, Rand Paul. It sounds like the President's views on marriage just got even gayer.

 

May14
GOP opens session with roar of protest
Baltimore Sun

Republican lawmakers opened Monday's special session with a roar of protest, denouncing Gov. Martin O'Malley as a liar and vowing to fight the majority Democrats' plans to raise income taxes and shift part of the cost of teacher pensions to the counties.

May14
Md. General Assembly reconvenes to raise taxes
Washington Post

The Democratic controlled legislature was expected to pass the tax package last month, but the plan fell apart on the final night of the General Assembly session amid a heated debate over whether to allow a full-fledged casino in Prince George’s County.

May14
Md. special session moves quickly on tax package
Washington Post

Maryland’s General Assembly on Monday raced to approve a package of tax increases on six-figure earners, commercial real estate deals, tobacco products and even death certificates, pleasing unions and advocates for the poor but drawing protests from minority Republicans.

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