Legislation
Maryland Delegates Discuss 2010 Maryland Legislative Outcomes
Submitted by SMCDems on Thu 22 Apr 2010 - 02:08pm
Mon 26 Apr 2010 - 03:30pm - 05:00pm
Sunshine Legislation for MD Government
Submitted by SMCDems on Thu 24 Jun 2010 - 12:50pmThanks to a variety of "sunshine legislation" introduced by Montgomery County Delegates Heather Mizeur and Saqib Ali, both Democrats, the Maryland Government is becoming more open and accessible to citizens.
Starting in July 2010, the meetings of the Board of Public Works will be streamed online (http://www.governor.maryland.gov/stream.asp). The three members of the MD Board of Public Works--Gov. Martin O'Malley, Comptroller Peter Franchot, and Treasurer Nancy Kopp--are responsible for keeping the budget in balance and approving state contracts. The recordings will be available online for two weeks, until the next meeting airs.
Don't Phone and Drive
Submitted by SMCDems on Tue 22 Jun 2010 - 04:05pmAs of October 1, 2010, Maryland drivers are prohibited from using hand-held cell phones while behind the wheel. The new law was signed by Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley on May 21.
“While the new law does not take effect until October 1, I challenge all drivers to stop using cell phones while driving immediately,” said Jack Russell, President, Board of County Commissioners for St. Mary’s County. “We know that the use of cell phones while driving causes many traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities.”
An Interactive Timeline: 8 Years of Republican Failures
Submitted by Julie Randall on Sat 18 Oct 2008 - 10:21pmWASHINGTON, DC - The Majority Leader’s Office has created an interactive timeline highlighting Republican failures under President Bush’s leadership. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Republican failures:
League of Women Voters of the US
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization of men and women, encourages the informed and active participation of people in government, and also influences public policy through education and advocacy. Their goal is to empower everyone to shape better communities world-wide.
League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County
The League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County, a nonpartisan organization of men and women, encourages the informed and active participation of people in government, and also influences public policy through education and advocacy. Their goal is to empower everyone to shape better communities world-wide.
The League produces a Voters' Guide and hosts candidate forums and educational meetings.
