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Two Washington County legislators back colleague's SWAT bill
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comAn 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: Terry Porter, Christopher B. Shank, Jennie M Forehand, Crime, Law and Justice, Maryland State Police
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Democrats defeat GOP efforts to weaken Md. gun control lbill
Associated PressDemocratic lawmakers in the Maryland House of Delegates defeated Republican efforts to weaken a gun-control measure Tuesday night, moving the bill backed by Gov. Martin O’Malley closer to passage with its major provisions intact. The House rejected...Tags: Justice System, Parties and Movements, Republican Party, Crime, Law and Justice, Gun Control
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Transportation bill advances in Md. House
Associated PressThe Maryland House of Delegates advanced a transportation funding measure on Wednesday night that supporters say is badly needed, but opponents contend will be a terrible burden on Maryland drivers. A final vote to send the bill to the Senate is expected...Tags: Government, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Computing and Information Technology Industry, Regional Authority, U.S. Congress
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Washington Co. lawmaker seeks flat income tax of 4.51% for all in Md.
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comA bill introduced by Del. Andrew A. Serafini, R-Washington, in the Maryland General Assembly seeks to change the state’s tax policy significantly, by proposing a state flat income tax of 4.51 percent on federal gross adjusted income for all...Tags: Elections, Taxation, Personal Income, Politics
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Bill attempts to distribute state education aid more equitably
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comA bill introduced by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration during the current session of the Maryland General Assembly has the potential to bring an estimated $11.2 million more in state aid to the Washington County Board of Education over the...Tags: Government, Public Schools, Regional Authority, Economy, Business and Finance, Executive Branch
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Ben Cardin: Domestic violence still an important issue
March is Women’s History Month, a time we usually celebrate or honor a specific woman in history. This year, I would like to do something different. I would like to focus on domestic violence, an issue that has received a lot of attention in...Tags: Benjamin L. Cardin, Abusive Behavior, Domestic Violence, Sex Crimes, Violence Against Women Act
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Md. Senate committee approves formula that would get Washington County share of Disparity Grant
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comThe 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: Christopher B. Shank, George C. Edwards, Budgets and Budgeting, Edward J Kasemeyer, John P Donoghue
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Child support bill advances
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comA bill that would require individuals who owe child support and are part of a home detention, work release or a pretrial release program run by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office to pay child support is advancing in the Maryland General... -
Bill would enhance penalties for smuggling cell phones into jails
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comA Senate committee Tuesday heard testimony for a bill that would enhance penalties for those trying to or smuggling cell phones or other telecommunication devices into jails and prisons and those receiving such contraband. The bill has been introduced in...Tags: Government, Prisons, Punishment, Baltimore Police Department, Crime, Law and Justice
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Lawmaker optimistic about funding for MELP, fire station, C&O Canal
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comWashington County legislators who have introduced bond bills during the current session of the Maryland General Assembly remain optimistic that they will be fully funded. These bills — one seeking $300,000 to demolish the former Municipal...Tags: George C. Edwards, Donald F Munson, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), U.S. House Committee on Appropriations
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Mayor optimistic about representatives for redevelopment talks
cj.lovelace@herald-mail.comHagerstown Mayor David S. Gysberts sounded optimistic Monday talking about the city’s two “representatives” authorized Friday to begin downtown redevelopment talks with local stakeholders. “They can start moving, but I think the...Tags: Government, Sora, Public Officials, Science and Technology, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Washington Co. lawmaker's bill would ban abortions at 20 weeks or later
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comDel. Neil C. Parrott, R-Washington, has introduced a bill in the Maryland General Assembly that would prohibit abortions at 20 weeks gestation or later, except under some circumstances such as medical emergencies. The bill, known as the Pain-Capable...Tags: Silver Spring (Montgomery, Maryland), Social Issues, Abortion
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