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Government
O'Malley Pushes for Wind, Gun Legislation
Gov. Martin O'Malley Wednesday urged lawmakers to pass his offshore wind bill and find more money for transportation projects—though he offered no details on a gas tax initiative. In...
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Government
O'Malley to Focus on 'Choices' in State of the State
The word of the day is "choice." Gov. Martin O'Malley will give his seventh State of the State speech at noon on Wednesday. The focus of his address will be the choices state governm...
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Government
Legislation Would Ease Pressure on Pit Bull Owners and Landlords
Legislation overriding a Maryland Court of Appeals ruling that made landlords liable for pit bull attacks, and put owners at risk of being evicted or having to give up their dogs, will be...
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Government
Miller Proposes Gas Tax For Transportation
UPDATED (5:39 p.m.)—Maryland could raise $300 million for transportation projects under a plan proposed by Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller. Miller's plan calls for a 3 percent...
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Government
Graphic: Maryland Executions and Death Row Prisoners
This interactive graphic shows the five people executed in Maryland since 1976, and the five people currently on death row in the state. Also includes an interactive map comparing the num...
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Government
Poll: Marylanders Favor Life Without Parole Over Death Penalty
Nearly two-thirds of Marylanders surveyed say a sentence of life without parole is an acceptable alternative to the death penalty. The results are part of a survey released early Wed...
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Politics
McDonough To Introduce Gun Bills
Del. Pat McDonough is expected to introduce two bills Thursday that he said are dedicated to preventing gun violence. "If my bills were to pass and fewer people were getting out [of ...
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Government
Gun Bills Top O'Malley Legislative Priorities
Calling it his top priority for the 2013 General Assembly session, Gov. Martin O'Malley Friday said he will introduce a set of proposed gun control laws. The bills are part of O'Mall...