Dream Act

10-8-12: Maryland Morning with Sheilah Kast

In four weeks, Maryland voters will decide whether some undocumented immigrants should receive in-state tuition rates for higher education. A new report out of University of Maryland-Baltimore County examines what economic impact the so-called Dream Act would have if voters approve it.  We talk with the head researchers.

Then, Nathan talks with Baltimore Sun technology reporter and blogger Gus Sentementes about the month in tech news.

And, J. Wynn Rousuck reviews Center Stage’s production of Arthur Miller’s “An Enemy of the People.”



10-2-12: Referenda Extravaganza

Web extras: Todd Eberly addresses the intensity of opposition to same-sex marriage, expanded gaming, and the DREAM Act, and whether that intensity will sustain over the five weeks between now and the election. He also discusses potential tension among same-sex marriage proponents over the expanded gaming referendum, and the potential effect of referenda votes on Governor O'Malley's national profile.



Tuesday December 13, 12 - 1 pm: Midday Politics

Occupy Baltimore has been evicted. A look at what's next for the movement. And, the Maryland General Assembly returns to Annapolis on January 11. With same-sex marriage proponents pushing to get a marriage equality bill passed this year (and with Governor O'Malley's announcement that he would sponsor such a bill), same-sex marriage could end up alongside the Dream Act for voter referendum on the 2012 ballot. Could this help or hurt either cause?



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