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    Mar 28, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. Md. rental housing discrimination likely to die in committee

    The Maryland Senate voted by the narrowest of margins this week to send a bill that aimed to address rental housing discrimination back to committee, effectively ending its chances of passing this year.
    kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.com
    The Maryland Senate voted by the narrowest of margins this week to send a bill that aimed to address rental housing discrimination back to committee, effectively ending its chances of passing this year. Sen. Christopher B. Shank, R-Washington, who...

    Tags: Christopher B. Shank, Public Housing, Social Issues, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Discrimination

    2. Dec 19, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  2. Local lawmakers willing to talk about O'Malley plan to halt mass shootings

    Washington County’s state legislators reacted cautiously Wednesday to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to introduce legislation to try to prevent mass shootings but signaled an openness to having conversations about the issue.
    kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.com
    Washington County’s state legislators reacted cautiously Wednesday to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposal to introduce legislation to try to prevent mass shootings but signaled an openness to having conversations about the issue. O’...

    Tags: Politics, Democratic Party, Mental Health, Crime, Law and Justice, Health

    3. Feb 21, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  3. Committee votes to send Md. same-sex marriage bill to full Senate

    Maryland senators are unlikely to approve any amendments to a bill legalizing gay marriage, worried that if it heads back to the House of Delegates, it could be in trouble because the vote to pass it there was so close.
    Maryland senators are unlikely to approve any amendments to a bill legalizing gay marriage, worried that if it heads back to the House of Delegates, it could be in trouble because the vote to pass it there was so close. Members of the state Senate...

    Tags: Restaurant and Catering Industry, Family, Human Rights, Politics, Social Issues

    4. Feb 22, 2012 |Story| AP Member Choice Limited

  4. Md. Senate delays debate on same-sex marriage bill

    The Maryland Senate is expected this week to debate and vote on a measure to legalize gay marriage as supporters prepare to resist amendments that they say could kill the measure.
    Associated Press
    The Maryland Senate is expected this week to debate and vote on a measure to legalize gay marriage as supporters prepare to resist amendments that they say could kill the measure. Republican leaders asked that discussion of the bill be postponed until...

    Tags: Politics, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System

    5. Feb 5, 2012 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete
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    Tags: Employees, Politics, Employees, Ulysses Currie, Crime, Law and Justice

    6. Feb 22, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Md. Senate to begin same-sex marriage debate today

    Capital News Service
    Debate on the Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage Protection Act, which would give full marriage rights to same-sex couples in Maryland, will begin today on the Senate floor. Debate is expected to last several days and feature a number of contentious...

    Tags: Family, Nancy Jacobs, Human Rights, Politics, Freedom of Religion

    7. Feb 17, 2011 |Story| AP Member Choice Complete
  7. |Story

    Tags: Family, Nancy Jacobs, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System

    8. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Housing legislation passes the General Assembly

    In addition to an extension of the Homestead Tax Credit application deadline, several other pieces of legislation relevant to homeowners passed both chambers of the General Assembly during the most recent session, which ended earlier this month.
    The Baltimore Sun
    In addition to an extension of the Homestead Tax Credit application deadline, several other pieces of legislation relevant to homeowners passed both chambers of the General Assembly during the most recent session, which ended earlier this month. Gov....

    Tags: Politics, Prince George's County, Crime, Law and Justice, Financial and Business Services, Judges

    9. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. General Assembly session ends in flurry of votes

    Police could pull you over for talking on a hand-held phone while driving. Some patients could legally use marijuana. And veterans would get a new assist in getting jobs under legislation approved by the Maryland General Assembly on its final day.
    Police could pull you over for talking on a hand-held phone while driving. Some patients could legally use marijuana. And veterans would get a new assist in getting jobs under legislation approved by the Maryland General Assembly on its final day. As...

    Tags: Political Fundraising, Sandwiches, Lifestyle and Leisure, Politics, Foods and Beverages

    10. Apr 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Gun control bill advances in House of Delegates

    The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to its version of Gov. Martin O'Malley's gun control bill Tuesday night after defeating scores of amendments that attempted to weaken it.
    The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval to its version of Gov. Martin O'Malley's gun control bill Tuesday night after defeating scores of amendments that attempted to weaken it. In a prolonged and heated debate, delegates ultimately preserved...

    Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Justice System

    11. Mar 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Bill would offer more protection to pregnant workers

    When Peggy Young became pregnant with her third child, she said a supervisor told her she was a liability and not to come back to work as a UPS package delivery driver in Landover until she had the baby.
    When Peggy Young became pregnant with her third child, she said a supervisor told her she was a liability and not to come back to work as a UPS package delivery driver in Landover until she had the baby. "I was very upset because I wanted to work; I...

    Tags: E.J. Pipkin, Politics, Social Issues, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Lawyers

    12. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. 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: Washington, DC, Civil Rights, U.S. Supreme Court, Politics, Lawyers

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