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    Apr 13, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. Republicans in Maryland General Assembly face 'an uphill struggle'

    Minutes after the Maryland General Assembly adjourned for the final time in 2013 last week, two Washington County delegates headed out the door, even as many of their colleagues readied for the late-night parties in Annapolis that typically follow the end of the session.
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    Minutes after the Maryland General Assembly adjourned for the final time in 2013 last week, two Washington County delegates headed out the door, even as many of their colleagues readied for the late-night parties in Annapolis that typically follow the end...

    Tags: Christopher B. Shank, Republican Party, Ronald N. Young, Parties and Movements, Maryland General Assembly

    2. Jun 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Maryland's new Jim Crow

    The good news, such as it is, from the American Civil Liberties Union's report on racial bias in marijuana enforcement is that blacks in Maryland are only about 2.9 times more likely to be arrested for possession of the drug than whites. That's actually...

    Tags: Justice System, Police Arrests, Drug Trafficking, American Civil Liberties Union, Africa

    3. Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Assembly moved quickly to pass bevy of landmark bills

    This time last year, the Maryland General Assembly was mired in anger and confusion.
    This time last year, the Maryland General Assembly was mired in anger and confusion. The House and Senate were feuding over taxes and casino gambling. Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael E. Busch were butting heads....

    Tags: Justice System, Personal Weapon Control, Death Penalty, Parties and Movements, Annapolis

    4. Jan 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. State delays vote on expansion of Carroll Co. juvenile treatment facility

    A plan by the Department of Juvenile Services to double capacity at a privately run residential facility for young offenders was put off Wednesday after state officials expressed concern about the system "backsliding" toward larger, harder-to-manage facilities.
    A plan by the Department of Juvenile Services to double capacity at a privately run residential facility for young offenders was put off Wednesday after state officials expressed concern about the system "backsliding" toward larger, harder-to-manage...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Martin O'Malley, Carroll County (Maryland), Anthony G. Brown

    5. Mar 19, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. Advocates for legal marijuana take first steps

    As the Maryland Senate voted Tuesday to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, advocates for legalizing the drug saw an opening move in a multiyear effort to make it completely legal.
    As the Maryland Senate voted Tuesday to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana, advocates for legalizing the drug saw an opening move in a multiyear effort to make it completely legal. "I think the taboo has been lifted on talking about...

    Tags: Justice System, Harford County, Drug Trafficking, Environmental Issues, American Civil Liberties Union

    6. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Pipeline regulation bill dies in House

    A House committee has killed a bill that would have imposed state safety regulations on interstate natural gas pipelines that run through Maryland after concerns were raised whether they would conflict with federal law. The Economic Matters Committee...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, Owings Mills (Baltimore, Maryland), Politics, Baltimore County

    7. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Zirkin pipeline effort runs into PSC ambivalence

    Sen. Robert A. Zirkin called on a Senate committee Tuesday to approve legislation expanding the state Public Service Commission's role in overseeing the state's interstate natural gas pipelines -- including one running alongside his Owing Mills home.
    Sen. Robert A. Zirkin called on a Senate committee Tuesday to approve legislation expanding the state Public Service Commission's role in overseeing the state's interstate natural gas pipelines -- including one running alongside his Owing Mills home....

    Tags: Litigation and Regulation, Energy Resources, Baltimore County

    8. Mar 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Pit bull bill compromise unravels

    A compromise in the General Assembly over legislation to undo a court ruling that declared<b> </b>pit bulls inherently dangerous has unraveled, turning what had appeared to be a settled issue into a dogfight between two veteran legislators.
    A compromise in the General Assembly over legislation to undo a court ruling that declared pit bulls inherently dangerous has unraveled, turning what had appeared to be a settled issue into a dogfight between two veteran legislators. The breakdown in the...

    Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Justice System, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Crime, Law and Justice, Brian E Frosh

    9. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. 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: Justice System, Christopher B. Shank, Death Penalty, Criminals, Chemical Industry

    10. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Senate panel approves death penalty repeal, altered gun bill

    The General Assembly took an important step toward repealing Maryland's death penalty Thursday night when a key committee, for the first time in decades,<strong> </strong>approved a bill to end capital punishment.
    The General Assembly took an important step toward repealing Maryland's death penalty Thursday night when a key committee, for the first time in decades, approved a bill to end capital punishment. The Senate Judicial Proceedings committee voted 6-5 to...

    Tags: Justice System, Christopher B. Shank, Personal Weapon Control, Death Penalty, Criminals

    11. Jul 6, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Business group gives Senate GOP perfect score

    Every Republican is the Maryland Senate is now equally perfect in the eyes of a conservative business advocacy group that annually ranks the votes of state legislators. In its annual Roll Call report, Maryland Business for Responsive Government, gives...

    Tags: Parties and Movements, Calvert County, Norman R. Stone, Jr., Howard County, Michael E. Busch

    12. May 23, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. State agency looks at larger juvenile facilities

    The state's juvenile services secretary says he is considering expanding the size of privately run residential facilities for young offenders as his agency grapples with a shortage of beds.
    The state's juvenile services secretary says he is considering expanding the size of privately run residential facilities for young offenders as his agency grapples with a shortage of beds. Sam Abed, who took the job in March, said youths in need of...

    Tags: Democratic Party, Crime, Law and Justice, Martin O'Malley, Carroll County (Maryland), Baltimore County

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