Same Sex Marriage Supporters, Foes Testify In Annapolis
Poll: 50 Percent Support Same Sex Marriage In Md.
POSTED: 1:51 pm EST January 31, 2012
UPDATED: 5:32 pm EST January 31, 2012
From WBAL TV 11 News
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The debate over legally recognizing same sex marriage in Maryland took center stage Tuesday, as those for and against the legislation …read more
O’Malley touts religious protections in same-sex marriage bill
Advocates, opponents offer testimony to Senate committee
by Daniel leaderman, Staff Writer, Gazette.Net, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
A proposal to allow same-sex marriage in Maryland protects churches and faith-based organizations, said Gov. Martin O’Malley (D), who lobbied for his bill before a state Senate committee Tuesday.
“This bill balances equal protection …read more
O’Malley testifies in favor of same-sex marriage
Wednesday – 2/1/2012, 12:28pm ET
Kate Ryan, wtop.com
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley testified in favor of same sex marriage at a hearing in Annapolis on Tuesday.
“It’s not right, and it is not just that the children of gay couples should have lesser protections than the children of other …read more
Supporters, opponents of same-sex marriage bill square off at Md. legislative hearing
By John Wagner, Washington Post, Published: January 31
Same-sex marriage supporters, including Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, squared off Tuesday in a lengthy legislative hearing against ministers and others who urged that the state not abandon its tradition of limiting nuptials to one man and one woman.
O’Malley …read more
Md. Senate hearing on marriage draws hundreds
By Phil Reese – Washington Blade on January 31, 2012
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Over the course of four hours on Tuesday, opponents and supporters of same-sex marriage delivered compelling testimony before a Maryland Senate committee in hopes of swaying lawmakers on a landmark bill.
The Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard …read more
O’Malley makes his case for gay unions
Says marriage bill provides stability
By David Hill – The Washington Times, Tuesday, January 31, 2012
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley took his same-sex-marriage bill before a Senate committee Tuesday and touted the legislation as a way to bring stability for gay couples and their children without infringing on others’ …read more
Carroll Delegations in General Assembly point fingers over split
Posted: Sunday, January 29, 2012 4:00 am | Updated: 12:51 am, Sun Jan 29, 2012.
By Christian Alexandersen Times Staff Writer
A longstanding grudge between Carroll County legislators in the Maryland General Assembly has resulted in two separate delegations, one representing Carroll’s interests in the House of Delegates …read more
Senators come together around handful of bipartisan bills
Priorities include promoting social studies education, protecting family farms
by Sarah Breitenbach, Staff Writer, Gazette.Net, posted on Friday, January 27, 2012
ANNAPOLIS — Republican and Democratic senators gathered Thursday morning to prove that they can at least agree on some things.
Members of both parties told reporters that they would back …read more
Potential Howard Co. executive contenders raising money
Ulman continues to build war chest for next move
By Yvonne Wenger, The Baltimore Sun
11:28 a.m. EST, January 20, 2012
The race to become Howard County‘s next executive is shaping up, with potential candidates stashing money in the bank for the chance to replace term-limited Ken Ulman, who is considering a …read more
Brochin proposals would alter future redistricting process in Maryland
State senator wants ‘people who are a little more apolitical’
By Jon Meoli, jmeoli@tribune.com, The Baltimore Sun
January 19, 2012 | 6:37 p.m.
State Sen. Jim Brochin introduced legislation in Annapolis on Thursday that he says would reform Maryland’s legislative and Congressional redistricting processes by making them less partisan and …read more
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