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    Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Federal appellate court upholds Md. handgun permit laws

    A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's handgun permitting law, reversing a lower court decision by concluding that the state can constitutionally require an applicant to show “good and substantial reason” that he or she needs a concealed-carry license.
    A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's handgun permitting law, reversing a lower court decision by concluding that the state can constitutionally require an applicant to show “good and substantial reason” that he or she needs a...

    Tags: Gun Control, Government, Laws, Interior Policy, Judges

    2. Mar 20, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Two Washington County legislators back colleague's SWAT bill

    An operation by Maryland State Police near Sharpsburg last year prompted two Washington County legislators to introduce a bill during the current session of the Maryland General Assembly requiring the chief of the primary law enforcement agency in a county to be notified before an officer from another agency serves a warrant in areas within a county’s jurisdiction.
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    An operation by Maryland State Police near Sharpsburg last year prompted two Washington County legislators to introduce a bill during the current session of the Maryland General Assembly requiring the chief of the primary law enforcement agency in a...

    Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Maryland General Assembly, Terry Porter, Jennie M Forehand, Maryland State Police

    3. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. Md. Senate committee approves formula that would get Washington County share of Disparity Grant

    The Washington County delegation’s efforts to secure a share of a wealth-based grant were rewarded Thursday when a key Senate committee voted to approve a measure that could bring about $1.55 million to the county’s general fund for fiscal year 2014.
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    The Washington County delegation’s efforts to secure a share of a wealth-based grant were rewarded Thursday when a key Senate committee voted to approve a measure that could bring about $1.55 million to the county’s general fund for fiscal...

    Tags: Edward J Kasemeyer, John P Donoghue, Taxation, Maryland General Assembly, George C. Edwards

    4. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. Death penalty repeal advances; most Washington Co. lawmakers disagree

    A move to repeal the death penalty in Maryland took another step forward with the state Senate voting 27-20 on Wednesday to abolish capital punishment.
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    A move to repeal the death penalty in Maryland took another step forward with the state Senate voting 27-20 on Wednesday to abolish capital punishment. Every legislator in the Washington County delegation is against the repeal except Sen. Ronald N....

    Tags: Elections, Government, Justice System, Executive Branch, Crime, Law and Justice

    5. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Senate votes to repeal death penalty

    The Maryland Senate voted Wednesday to make Maryland the 18th state to abolish the death penalty, putting Gov. Martin O'Malley one step closer to a significant legislative victory.
    The Maryland Senate voted Wednesday to make Maryland the 18th state to abolish the death penalty, putting Gov. Martin O'Malley one step closer to a significant legislative victory. The 27-20 vote sent the bill to the House of Delegates, where repeal...

    Tags: Government, Regional Authority, Biotechnology Industry, Allan H. Kittleman, Calvert County

    6. Mar 5, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Bill would let tech businesses spread personal property tax burden over years

    A bill that would enable Washington County to enter into agreements with technology-related businesses to let them make payments in lieu of personal property taxes was heard Tuesday at a Senate Budget and Taxation Committee hearing.
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    A bill that would enable Washington County to enter into agreements with technology-related businesses to let them make payments in lieu of personal property taxes was heard Tuesday at a Senate Budget and Taxation Committee hearing. The agreements...

    Tags: Edward J Kasemeyer, Business, Heavy Engineering, Manufacturing and Engineering, Taxation

    7. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Death penalty repeal effort survives in Senate

    Efforts to end Maryland's death penalty moved forward late Monday as the Senate squashed attempts to retain the death penalty for what one senator called "the worst of the worst."
    Efforts to end Maryland's death penalty moved forward late Monday as the Senate squashed attempts to retain the death penalty for what one senator called "the worst of the worst." Senators resumed an emotional debate they left off Friday evening,...

    Tags: Delores G. Kelley, James N. Robey, Murder, Jamin B. Raskin, Howard County

    8. Mar 3, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  8. Bill requiring online learning amended because of opposition

    Maryland currently doesn’t have a requirement that high school students take an online class as a condition for graduation.
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    Maryland currently doesn’t have a requirement that high school students take an online class as a condition for graduation. Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, said he thinks it’s time for such a requirement. “Hearing from the...

    Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students, Arts and Culture, PTA, Maryland General Assembly

    9. Mar 1, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Death penalty repeal survives test in Senate

    The governor's bill to repeal Maryland's death penalty survived a key vote Friday in the state Senate.
    The governor's bill to repeal Maryland's death penalty survived a key vote Friday in the state Senate. After an emotional debate, senators voted 27-19 to defeat an amendment that would have kept capital punishment for murders committed along with other...

    Tags: Government, Murder, Sex Crimes, Allan H. Kittleman, Jamin B. Raskin

    10. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Soft-spoken champion of gun control gets job done

    When the marathon ended Thursday, when Maryland senators voted decisively to pass a sweeping gun control bill, Sen. Brian Frosh kissed his wife.
    When the marathon ended Thursday, when Maryland senators voted decisively to pass a sweeping gun control bill, Sen. Brian Frosh kissed his wife. Then he hugged the governor's chief lobbyist. In the marbled gallery of the State House, a gun control...

    Tags: Gun Control, Government, Regional Authority, Martin O'Malley, Interior Policy

    11. Feb 28, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. Most of Washington County delegation opposed to gun-control bill that passed Senate

    A gun-control bill endorsed by Gov. Martin O’Malley passed the Senate on Thursday after days of spirited debate and heads now to the House of Delegates.
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    A gun-control bill endorsed by Gov. Martin O’Malley passed the Senate on Thursday after days of spirited debate and heads now to the House of Delegates. There are Washington County legislators such as Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, who are...

    Tags: Gun Control, Laws, Behavioral Conditions, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy

    12. Feb 27, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Senate preserves gun licensing proposal

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    The centerpiece of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control bill survived the Maryland Senate intact Wednesday, though opponents vowed to keep fighting the proposal to give the state some of the nation’s strictest gun laws. A new licensing...

    Tags: Gun Control, Government, Regional Authority, Laws, Jamin B. Raskin

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