Maryland Bill Would Put Debate Coverage Conditions on State Funding
Under a Maryland bill prefiled last week, the state would grant funding for public broadcasters on the condition that they invite to a debate all candidates who are certified on the ballot for a general election for statewide office. HB-101,…
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introduced Wednesday by Delegate Gary Simmons (D), would also require public broadcasters that host debates to provide "equitable opportunity" for participating candidates to contribute and respond during the event.