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Monday, February 28, 2011

Monday's top stories on MarylandReporter.com

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Monday, February 28, 20118, 2011

Video: Interview about same-sex marriage with Del. Heather Mizeur

Maryland Reporter sits down with Delegate Heather Mizeur to discuss the progression of the gay marriage bill and what is next for the bill.

O’Malley criticizes Wisconsin Gov. Walker and spars with Texas Gov. Perry

Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) called Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker’s efforts to eradicate union employees’ bargaining rights a “drama” and a “circus” during a panel discussion hosted by Politico Friday. O’Malley said he learned as mayor of Baltimore: “When you’re facing tough challenges, when you have to overcome things like the imbalances in the pension system, I think it best when you bring people together to do that, and I think when you try to vilify or make one side of the equation the enemy I think you’re asking for trouble.

Blog: Benson tries to make up for missed vote

All 47 senators were present during the debate on same-sex marriage in the Senate Thursday night, but when the vote was called, one senator — Sen. Joanne Benson — was not in the chamber to cast her vote against it. At Friday morning’s legislative session, Benson attempted to rectify that.

Today's roundup of news on state government and politics since Friday

Opponents to same-sex marriage are finally organizing: some predict a successful referendum to repeal it if it should pass the House; advocates are hopeful it will pass; Gov. O’Malley vs. Gov. Christie in a dustup over political philosophy that gets national attention; O’Malley talks cybersecurity at governors’ conference; septic ban bill likely to move forward; hearing on legalizing marijuana this afternoon; Kamenetz seeks to raise licensing fees in Baltimore County; and the first and only African American mayor of Annapolis dies.


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