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Revisions to Ehrlich's bill on slots expected Friday

May 30, 2019 at 3:45 p.m.

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s administration is not expected to deliver its long-awaited overhaul of its slots machine legislation until Friday, a high-ranking House Democrat said yesterday. Del. Maggie L....

Governor accused of reneging on school aid

June 29, 2019 at 8:18 p.m.

Children's welfare advocates accused Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. yesterday of going back on a campaign promise to fully fund a new education-aid formula even if the General Assembly refuses...

House defeat slows bill that could benefit speedy drivers

July 1, 2019 at 2:05 a.m.

What one lawmaker called "the macho drivers in the pickup trucks" lost a preliminary bout yesterday as the House of Delegates defeated a bill requiring drivers in the left lane...

Pimlico slots may cost city instead of helping it

June 28, 2019 at 8:14 p.m.

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s plan to install 3,000 slots at Pimlico Race Course would require $65 million in up-front transportation improvements - money that is not accounted for in...

Broad changes proposed for state pension board

May 30, 2019 at 3:45 p.m.

A General Assembly committee recommended sweeping changes yesterday in the structure of the state pension board, seeking to beef up its financial expertise after a financial scandal and two years...

Slots backers see jackpot in Va., D.C. gamblers

June 30, 2019 at 9:33 a.m.

Supporters of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s plan to allow slot machines say they have been watching Maryland's wealth migrate to racetrack casinos in neighboring states long enough. They aim...

Slots plan doesn't slight racetracks

June 29, 2019 at 1:50 p.m.

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s plan to allow slot machines at four Maryland racetracks in return for stiff upfront fees and a 64 percent gambling tax will provide handsome profits...

Miller expects slots bill changes

June 29, 2019 at 4:58 p.m.

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller said yesterday he expects Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. to make substantial "adjustments" to the administration's poorly received slot machine legislation, including possible changes...

Race profiling advisory panel concern raised

June 29, 2019 at 4:00 a.m.

Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. told the Legislative Black Caucus yesterday that he has problems - "big time" - with a key provision of the racial profiling settlement negotiated under...

Slots bill left out zoning, planning, impact, aid

July 1, 2019 at 3:21 p.m.

In its haste to put together a plan to legalize slot machines, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.'s administration appears to have left serious gaps that could delay the start of...

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