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USMH forum reveals public's concerns for upcoming session in Annapolis
davem@herald-mail.comConcerns over Maryland’s new gay marriage law, money for a proposed public safety training center in Washington County and an “assault” on Maryland’s farmers through new environmental regulations were among the issues discussed...Tags: Christopher B. Shank, University System of Maryland, Gays and Lesbians, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Same-Sex Marriage
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Washington County voters to help decide seven statewide ballot questions
andrews@herald-mail.comVoters in Washington County will have seven statewide ballot questions to consider Nov. 6. An eighth question will be on the ballot only in the city of Hagerstown. Two of the seven statewide questions apply only to the qualifications of orphans’...Tags: Belief and Faith, National Government, Ronald N. Young, Marriage, Voting
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O'Malley signs Md. gambling expansion bill; issue will be on Nov. ballot
Associated PressGov. Martin O’Malley has signed a measure to allow table games like roulette at casinos and a gambling venue in Prince George’s County. The governor signed the bill Wednesday, hours after a special session ended after midnight. O’...Tags: Prince George's County, Casino and Gambling Industry, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Executive Branch, Gambling
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Maryland gambling debate splits Washington County Republicans in Annapolis
andrews@herald-mail.comThe just-finished debate over whether Maryland should legalize table games and add a sixth casino cut through political parties and county delegations. Of the six Republicans representing Washington County in Annapolis, three voted in favor of the...Tags: Science and Technology, Electronics, Republican Party, Voting, Annapolis
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George Michael: Hardball in Annapolis
Politics, some say, is the art of compromise, with all of its “give and take.” We are told that you can’t always get the whole loaf but must learn how to get at least half a loaf. Local pundits often criticize our county legislators...Tags: Executive Branch, Gays and Lesbians, Civil Rights, Republican Party, Marriage
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State lawmakers differ on necessity of special session
andrews@herald-mail.comState lawmakers representing Washington County suspect they’ll be called back to Annapolis for a special session on budget matters. But they say three months should have been enough for the legislature to finish its work. It should never have...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Michael E. Busch, Ronald N. Young, Republican Party, Justice System
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County's legislative work mostly wrapped up, budget isn't as session draws to close
andrews@herald-mail.comAs the Maryland General Assembly’s session nears an end, much of Washington County’s business has been sewn up. The county delegation’s signature bill — establishing stricter financial accountability for the Washington County...Tags: National Government, University System of Maryland, Ronald N. Young, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Government
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Joint vote advances Maryland same-sex marriage bill
andrews@herald-mail.comThe newest attempt to legalize marriage in Maryland for gay couples advanced a step on Tuesday — Valentine’s Day — as two committees voted to send a bill to the full House of Delegates. The Judiciary Committee and the Health and...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Ronald N. Young, Republican Party, Justice System, Lobbying
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Tamela Baker: Fasten your seat belts for a bumpy General Assembly session
The Maryland General Assembly opens today, unleashing the three-month adrenaline rush that engulfs Annapolis every winter. I confess I’m a little nostalgic for the fanfare and intrigues, and since this is an election year in which several state...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Executive Branch, Justice System, Republican Party, Career and Workplace
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Lawmakers will carry ideas, expectations to Annapolis
andrews@herald-mail.comMoney and marriage are on the minds of Washington County’s state lawmakers heading to Annapolis. So are foreclosed properties, virtual schools, petition privacy, parole and probation violators, and Washington County’s proposed senior center....Tags: Tax Credits, Credit and Debt, Executive Branch, U.S. Senate, Ronald N. Young
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Teacher pension cost shifts would cost Washington County $2.5 million
andrews@herald-mail.comGov. Martin O'Malley's plan to shift teacher pension costs to local jurisdictions is expected to cost Washington County about $2.5 million, according to budget figures released Wednesday. O'Malley said the state is offering other "fiscal relief" measures...Tags: Local Government, Energy Saving, Arts and Culture, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Martin O'Malley
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