The Maryland Open Government Act appeared to have wide-ranging support, with over half of the Delegates and Senators signing on as cosponsors and support by leadership of both houses.  Both bills were sent to their respective chamber’s Rules Committee committees for hearings where both received overwhelming support and testimony from the public. 

This BOAST bill is a private school voucher bill in disguise to be voted on in the House Committee this week.  Tell your House Delegates to VOTE NO on HB 946.

It has come to our attention that funding for Local Management Boards is in jeopardy in this year’s budget.  The 24 Local Management Boards distribute funds to local providers for services for children including prevention and early intervention services.  They have been proven to be a successful means to provide coordination and collaboration in service provision and as a result have been a cost effective means to distribute funding.

The League has been involved in supporting legislation that prohibits landlords and realtors from discriminating against prospective renters/ homebuyers based on their source of income for at least the last 10 years. 

Free Speech for People, Not Corporations!

RALLY to Take Back Democracy!

Monday, Feb. 22^nd, 2010   6 - 7 PM at Lawyer’s Mall, Annapolis

(The square in front of the State House & Governor's Mansion; 100 State Circle, Annapolis  21401)

CITIZENS UNITED DECISION SETS OFF REVOLUTION IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE