Post on February 24th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
What a difference a year makes in Md.
By Kevin Naff, Washington Blade, February 22, 2012
What a difference a year makes. Just 11 months ago, the hopes of Maryland’s gay rights advocates were dashed when the House of Delegates yanked a bill to legalize same-sex marriage after support for the measure crumbled.
But on Friday, after a …read more
Post on February 24th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Howard County Senators to Support Same-Sex Marriage
Citizens cited religion, rights during public hearing with representatives.
By Elizabeth Janney, Elkridge Patch, February 22, 2012
The Maryland Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on a bill to legalize same-sex marriage—a measure that narrowly passed in the House of Delegates last week, with votes split 72-67.
Three senators from Howard County …read more
Post on February 24th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Maryland Senate Approves Gay Marriage Bill
By Carlos Santoscoy, On Top Magazine
Published: February 23, 2012
The Maryland Senate has for a second time approved a bill legalizing gay marriage in the state.
After more than two hour’s worth of debate, one Republican, Senator Allan Kittleman, crossed the aisle to join 24 Democrats in voting for the bill.
Kittleman …read more
Post on February 23rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Howard delegates divided on same-sex marriage
By Lindsey McPherson, lmcpherson@patuxent.com, Howard County Times
February 21, 2012 | 4:17 p.m.
A bill to legalize same-sex marriage in the state of Maryland overcame its greatest obstacle last week, as it passed the House of Delegates in a narrow 72-67 vote — a split reflected in the Howard County delegation vote.
Howard’s …read more
Post on February 23rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Howard lawmakers uneasy with O’Malley’s gas tax proposal
By Lindsey McPherson, lmcpherson@patuxent.com, Howard County Times
February 21, 2012 | 4:28 p.m.
Gov.Martin O’Malley’s proposal to apply the 6 percent sales tax to gasoline, which would cost Marylanders an extra 18 cents to 21 cents per gallon at current prices, is proving to be a tough sell for Howard …read more
Post on February 10th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Howard Lawmakers Say CSX Has Failed to Provide Information
CSX has declined to provide data on intermodal freight project to state, county, Elkridge, legislators and residents say.
By Elizabeth Janney Elkridge Patch February 9, 2012
Five members of the Elkridge community appeared in Annapolis Wednesday to ask the Howard County Delegation to spare their neighborhood from a …read more
Post on February 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
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
Post on February 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
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
Post on February 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
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
Post on February 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
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
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