Starting Early: Brown Outlines Bill To Expand Pre-Kindergarten
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — A new measure calls for a multimillion dollar expansion of the state’s pre-K program. State lawmakers say they want more of the youngest students in class sooner. But how much...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Anthony Brown Announces Passing Of His Father
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Sad news for Maryland’s Lieutenant Governor. Anthony Brown announced Thursday the passing of his father, Dr. Roy H. Brown, at the age of 89. Over the last four months, he battled...
View ArticleGansler Opens Campaign Office In Prince George’s
FORESTVILLE, Md. (AP) — Maryland gubernatorial hopeful Douglas Gansler has opened a campaign office in Prince George’s County, the home turf of his rival, Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown. The Washington Post...
View ArticleBrown Expresses Support For Decriminalizing Pot
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is expressing support for decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in Maryland. Brown, who is running in the Democratic primary for...
View ArticleMore Md. 4-Year-Olds Will Have Half Day Of School Under Multi-Million Dollar...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ)—A half day of pre-K for all Maryland 4-year-olds. That’s the state’s five-year goal. But first it starts with an expansion of the current program. Gigi Barnett has the details. The...
View ArticleBrown: Ulman Won’t Raise Money During Session
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown says his running mate in the governor’s race won’t be raising money during this year’s legislation despite having been cleared to do so. Brown wrote in an...
View ArticleBrown Opens Offices In Prince George’s, Howard Counties
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has opened campaign offices in Prince George’s and Howard counties. Brown, who is running for governor, opened the offices Sunday. Brown already had...
View ArticleNew Poll Rates Md. Gubernatorial Candidates
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A new Sun poll looks at how candidates in the governor’s race are stacking up. Political reporter Pat Warren has more on what makes the numbers so interesting. Candidates declared...
View ArticleWashington Post Poll Has Brown Leading Gansler 2-1
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Washington Post poll says Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is leading by a 2-1 margin over Attorney General Doug Gansler in Maryland’s Democratic primary for governor. Of Democratic and...
View ArticleBrown Discusses Diversity At State Police Dept.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown says it’s time to consider allowing state police from other states to transfer to work at the Maryland State Police due to “an alarming trend” in a dropping...
View ArticleBrown Discusses Measures On Marijuana
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown said Friday that Colorado and Washington state should be applauded for moving ahead with legalizing marijuana but he wants to learn more about what happens...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Anthony Brown Proposes Dream Act Student Loan Fund
SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is proposing to create a student loan fund to help students who are not legal residents pay for college. Brown, who is running in the Democratic primary...
View ArticleDemocratic Governor Candidates Outline Debates
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Three Maryland Democratic candidates for governor have announced an update in plans for debates. The campaigns for Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, Attorney General Doug Gansler and Del....
View ArticleMizeur: Opponents Ineffectual On Foreclosure Help
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Del. Heather Mizeur says if her opponents in the gubernatorial race truly want to end the foreclosure crisis, they should work with her new foreclosure relief bill. Attorney...
View ArticleBrown Releases Plan On Educational Achievement Gap
UPPER MARLBORO, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has released a plan in an effort to close Maryland’s educational achievement gap for minority and low-income students. Brown, who is running in the...
View ArticleMd. Gubernatorial Candidates Take Their Messages To TV
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The 2014 governor’s race picks up momentum as candidates take their campaigns to public airwaves. Political reporter Pat Warren has a preview of what you’ll be seeing. The top two...
View ArticleHealth Enterprise Zone To Open In Prince George’s
CAPITOL HEIGHTS, Md. (AP) — The first of five patient-centered medical homes as part of a health enterprise zone is opening in Prince George’s County. Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown and Prince George’s County...
View ArticleLt. Gov. Promotes Minimum Wage In Randallstown
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown plans to promote the minimum wage hike at a Randallstown church. Brown will meet with Bishop Dennis Madden, along with dozens of other faith leaders,...
View ArticleFormer President Clinton Endorses Anthony Brown
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Former President Bill Clinton has endorsed Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown for governor. Brown’s campaign announced that Clinton will visit Maryland during the second week of May...
View ArticleMd. Spent $90M On Health Exchange Tech
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A breakdown of spending on Maryland’s troubled health exchange shows that more than $90 million of the nearly $130 million cost so far has gone toward technology expenses....
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