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County board of elections might stay the same
andrews@herald-mail.comThe new Washington County Board of Elections apparently will be the same as the current board. The three current members of the board — Democrats Eileen W. Wiggins and John R. Benchoff and Republican Clyde J. Tate — have been appointed to...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Elections, Democratic Party, Washington (U.S. state), Politics
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Washington County reps propose resolutions
andrews@herald-mail.comSen. Christopher B. Shank wants to keep the federal government from abusing its constitutional powers. Del. Neil C. Parrott is calling for Maryland to enforce federal immigration laws. Sen. George C. Edwards is hoping to get Garrett County, Md.,...Tags: George C. Edwards, Mass Media, West Virginia, Garrett County, National Government
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A word to the wise is efficient
By TAMELA BAKERAll that “choose civility” idealism we’ve been hearing so much about lately appears to have been lost on some of our best and brightest. A case in point was this recent report from Annapolis: “Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-...Tags: Unions, Maryland, Democratic Party, Local Government, Politics
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Criminal justice reforms gain support of liberals and conservatives
andrews@herald-mail.comIn a rare occurrence, criminal justice reforms proposed by two Washington County delegation Republicans have both conservative and liberal support. Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, and Del. Michael J. Hough, R-Frederick/Washington, have...Tags: Maryland, Politics, Republican Party, Washington County (Maryland), Prisons
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'No' to C&O bond bill request
andrews@herald-mail.comExpressing a distaste for borrowing in tight fiscal times, Washington County's state lawmakers Wednesday rejected a request to seek state money for C&O Canal National Historical Park improvements. The park had asked for $215,000 in a state bond bill to...Tags: Maryland, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Politics, Laws, Republican Party
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Tensions arise over election-board bill
andrews@herald-mail.comState lawmakers from Washington County agreed Wednesday to submit a bill changing the makeup of the county's election board, but only after sharp debate and allegations of poor protocol and bullying. Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, already had...Tags: Elections, Washington (U.S. state), Democratic Party, Politics, Republican Party
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Governor's call to ban septic sytems upsets local GOP lawmakers
andrews@herald-mail.comWashington County's Republicans were surprised Thursday when Gov. Martin O'Malley called for a ban on septic systems in large new developments. O'Malley announced his plan during his annual State of the State address to the Maryland General Assembly....Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Martin O'Malley, Maryland, Politics, Baltimore County
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Baby's mother, Shank gain allies in new try to pass Justice's Law
andrews@herald-mail.comAfter three years of legislative failure, Dee Myers is steadfast in her quest to strengthen the state's penalty for first-degree child abuse that causes death. She now has new allies. Her 4-month-old grandson, Justice Christopher Calvin Myers-Cannon,...Tags: Punishment, Maryland, Politics, Social Issues, High School Sports
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Annapolis Notes - Feb. 7
Teacher and senator, reunited
The state Senate took time last week to honor teachers and students who take part in Maryland History Day.
According to the Maryland Humanities Council’s website, History Day is a chance for students to “learn...Tags: Maryland, History, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Politics, Annapolis
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Washington County delegation faces the public - twice
andrews@herald-mail.comState lawmakers reviewed the past Maryland General Assembly session on Wednesday at two public events — a morning chamber of commerce breakfast and an evening town hall meeting. In the morning, Washington County delegates and senators sat and...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, George C. Edwards, Same-Sex Marriage, Maryland, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Some favor tougher safety laws for mo-peds and motor scooters
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comTwo top Washington County law enforcement officers and several area lawmakers say they would support tougher safety laws for mo-peds and motor scooters. Their comments follow two area accidents, one in which a rider was killed and another in which the...Tags: U.S. Department of Transportation, Sports, Motorcycling, Vehicles, Injuries and Wounds
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