Legislative roundup: Heritage over hate, no threat to No Kings, pause over a tax pause

By: Bryan P. Sears, Danielle J. Brown, William J. Ford

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 11, 2026

Words: 822

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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A bill to establish a commemorative month for both the Jewish and Muslim communities is headed to the governor for his signature, after lawmakers rejected calls to add a Christian month to the mix.

The Senate voted 33-10 Friday to give final approval to House Bill 661.

The bill adds two new commemorative months to the state calendar. January would be set aside as Muslim American Heritage month while Jewish American Heritage month would …

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