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    May 2, 2013 |Story| Associated Press

  1. Md. governor signs bill to abolish death penalty; 6th state in 6 years to repeal it

    Associated Press
    ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Opponents of capital punishment marked a milestone Thursday as Maryland became the first state south of the Mason-Dixon line to abolish the death penalty in nearly 50 years, joining only West Virginia. The passage was a...

    Tags: Politics, Crime, Law and Justice, NAACP, Death Penalty, Elections

    2. Apr 18, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. 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: Mortgages, Real Estate, Politics, Montgomery County (Maryland), Crime, Law and Justice

    3. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. 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: Politics, Health Treatments, Foods and Beverages, James Brochin, Montgomery County (Maryland)

    4. Apr 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. 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, Montgomery County (Maryland), Crime, Law and Justice, Republican Party, Gun Control

    5. Mar 28, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  5. 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: Public Housing, Chicago Housing Authority, Poverty, Discrimination, Christopher B. Shank

    6. Mar 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. 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: Employment Opportunities, Politics, Montgomery County (Maryland), Labor Legislation, Career and Workplace

    7. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. 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: Montgomery (Kane, Illinois), Rentals, Politics, Douglas F. Gansler, Montgomery County (Maryland)

    8. Mar 16, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. House votes to repeal death penalty

    The General Assembly voted to repeal the death penalty Friday, calling for an end to Maryland's 375-year history of capital punishment and joining a growing number of states outlawing the practice.
    The General Assembly voted to repeal the death penalty Friday, calling for an end to Maryland's 375-year history of capital punishment and joining a growing number of states outlawing the practice. After nearly two hours of impassioned debate, the House...

    Tags: Ethics, Politics, Murder, Prince George's County, Death Penalty

    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: Biotechnology Industry, Politics, Murder, Christopher B. Shank, Death Penalty

    10. Mar 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. 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: Politics, Murder, Montgomery County (Maryland), Crime, Law and Justice, Republican Party

    11. Mar 1, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. 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: Politics, Murder, Sex Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Republican Party

    12. Mar 1, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Death penalty repeal clears a key test vote in Senate

    The Senate paused its debate of a bill that would make Maryland the 18th state in the nation to eliminate the death penalty after advocates of repeal won a key test vote. 
    The Baltimore Sun
    The Senate paused its debate of a bill that would make Maryland the 18th state in the nation to eliminate the death penalty after advocates of repeal won a key test vote.  Senators voted 27-19 Friday to reject an amendment that would have created an...

    Tags: Politics, Murder, Sex Crimes, Salisbury (Wicomico, Maryland), Montgomery County (Maryland)

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