O’Malley formally unveils plans to raise Maryland’s minimum wage, tackle other goals

By John Wagner

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) formally announced his final legislative package Monday, putting forward bills to raise the minimum wage, curb domestic violence and expand pre-kindergarten, among other priorities.

Most of the legislation that will be pushed by O’Malley during the 90-day General Assembly session had been previously advertised, including bills to cap hospital spending and provide an alternative for citizens who have had trouble obtaining health-care insurance through the state’s glitch-ridden online exchange.

 Other bills seek to expand state-designated wildland areas and continue a push to ensure emergency personnel can communicate on the same radio system.

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