A recent event in a Maryland legislature committee room is the topic of this Post report on the propriety of such an occasion. Maryland House Speaker Michael E. Busch moved yesterday to ban lobbyist-sponsored receptions on legislative property after a St. Patrick’s Day party was thrown last week by two horse-racing interests in the office […]
This Post editorial endorses an expanded public financing proposal making its way through the Maryland legislature. The bill could eventually provide up to $100,000 in funding to credible state Senate candidates and up to $80,000 for House of Delegates candidates. To qualify for the funds, candidates would have to first secure 350 donations of $5 or more. […]
The Baltimore Sun supports public funding of Maryland campaigns in this editorial. Contribution limits are helpful but not enough.The best alternative is public campaign financing. Such a system – modeled after programs in Maine, Connecticut and Arizona – has in the past won support in the House but has never made it out of the Senate. […]