From the New Harford Democratic Club: The Dream Act, which would allow resident immigrants to pay in-state tuition at Maryland public colleges and universities, is supported by a majority of Marylanders according to recent polls, but misinformation from those opposed could affect the outcome of the November referendum, according to a supporter of the legislation. […]
Del. Impallaria: Same-Sex Marriage Supporters Have “Already Begun Voter Intimidation on the Referendum Drive”
From the office of District 7 state Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update #6 — February 29, 2012 The Governor is to sign the gay marriage bill on Thursday, March 1, with pomp and ceremony. Attorney General Doug Gansler has already begun voter intimidation on the referendum drive, stating that “it doesn’t really matter what the […]
Del. Szeliga: “I Am Proud to be Working in Conjunction with My Colleagues to Bring Same Sex Marriage to Referendum”
From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Referendum Update: Gay Marriage Last night, the Maryland Senate passed the Gay Marriage Bill 25-22. It will now go to the Governor for his signature. I understand he will sign the gay marriage bill on March 1st. However, the law will not take affect until after we have an opportunity to […]
Del. Impallaria: “Gay Marriage has Gone on the Ballot in 31 Other States, and has Failed in All 31”
From Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update #5 — February 21, 2012 As you probably know by now, the gay marriage bill has passed the House and is going on to the Senate. There is no telling what will happen on the Senate side, but I do believe it will pass. On the House side, the […]
House of Delegates Passes “Civil Marriage Protection Act” with 71 to 67 Vote; Opponents Push for Referendum
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Update on Same Sex Marriage Legislation After several Legislative Sessions and Hearings this past week, House Bill 438 “Civil Marriage Protection Act” passed by a vote of 71 to 67 (for the bill to pass it was necessary to have 71 votes). If you think same-sex marriage should […]
Del. Glass: Same-Sex Marriage “Should Be Decided by the People and Go To a Referendum”
From the offices of state Del. Glen Glass: The latest on what’s happening with the Civil Marriage Protection Act (House Bill 438): This bill was passed by a combined Committee (Judiciary and Health & Government Operations) hearing on Tuesday. These two Committees were combined, which I am opposed, in an effort to avoid the possibility […]
Del. McDonough Asks Attorney General to Defend Historic Referendum Petition to Give Marylanders a Voice on Dream Act
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: DELEGATE McDONOUGH WILL HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE: FRIDAY, AUGUST 12TH, 2011, 1 P.M., 513 EASTERN AVE. IN ESSEX · MARYLAND “DREAM ACT” LAWSUIT FACES SERIOUS LEGAL QUESTIONS · HISTORIC MARYLAND VOTER PETITION DESERVES AGGRESSIVE DEFENSE BY ATTORNEY GENERAL · JUDGE SILKWORTH SHOULD RECUSE HERSELF FROM THE CASE BECAUSE […]
Paff: First Maryland Legislative Referendum in 20 Years Imminent; “The Message From the Voters to the Democratic Legislators in Annapolis is Clear, ‘Can You Hear Us Now?'”
From John Paff: Tonight is a historic night in Maryland. It has been 20 years since the citizens of Maryland have been able to bring legislation to a referendum. Tonight that streak ends! The message from the voters to the democratic legislators in Annapolis is clear, “Can you hear us now?” After 47,288 signatures were […]
