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Rosapepe backs hike in gas tax to boost infrastructural investment
A comprehensive transportation investment plan proposed by Gov. Martin O'Malley has the support of one local state senator. Sen. Jim Rosapepe, a College Park Democrat, said it is "extremely important" for Maryland to increase its investment in...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Government, Purple Line (Maryland), Baltimore Red Line, Prince George's County
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In Annapolis, College Park shooting becomes part of the debate
The murder-suicide that left two University of Maryland students dead provided fresh fodder in Annapolis Wednesday for lawmakers debating whether to tighten Maryland's gun laws, with supporters saying the tragic incident gave them new resolve while...
Tags: Martin O'Malley, Laws, Gun Control, Mental Health, Government
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Death penalty repeal gains 4 co-sponsors over 2012
The Maryland Senate moved a little closer to a majority willing to vote for full repeal of the death penalty Friday as 21 senators -- four more than last year -- agreed to co-sponsor the legislation in that chamber. This year the bill also has the full-...Tags: Jennie M Forehand, Martin O'Malley, Prince George's County, Punishment, C. Anthony Muse
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Franchot says he won't run for governor
Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, considered one of the leading prospective Democratic candidates for governor in 2014, said Tuesday that he will instead seek a third term in his current post. In an interview, Franchot, 65, said he made his decision...
Tags: Martin O'Malley, Political Candidates, Parties and Movements, Government, Anthony G. Brown
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Big wins, long lines mark Election Day in Laurel
Minutes after polls closed Tuesday night, as people began to trickle into the District 21 Democrats' election results watch party in Laurel, Del. Ben Barnes was already optimistic. "It will be a good night for Maryland Democrats," he said. And as...
Tags: Howard County, Rushern Baker, Parties and Movements, Same-Sex Marriage, Gays and Lesbians
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Long lines, waits as state sets more early voting records
Turnout remained strong Friday during the final day of early voting, with more long lines and waits at several centers. By 10 p.m., 425,565 Marylanders – more than 12 percent of eligible voters – had cast their ballots during early voting....Tags: Hurricane Sandy (2012), Republican Party, Voting, Elections
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Final count: More than 430,500 Marylanders voted early
With a highly charged presidential election and several closely fought questions on the ballot, nearly twice as many Marylanders voted early this year than in 2010. And with long lines and waits at several early voting centers, lawmakers are talking about...Tags: Polls, Same-Sex Marriage, Hurricane Sandy (2012), Republican Party, Voting
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Pols look ahead to 2014 race for governor
The Baltimore SunOCEAN CITY – Potential candidates for governor in 2014 flocked here this week to raise cash, mingle with other elected officials and line up support for their likely campaigns. On the Democratic side, at least five potential contenders for the...Tags: Political Candidates, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Government, Public Officials, Baltimore County
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Green group says recent storms sign of global warming
The "derecho" that blacked out much of Maryland several weeks ago,'' back-to-back tropical storms last summer and "snowmaggeddon" two winters ago weren't just fluke weather events, according to a new report by Environment Maryland. They're part of a...
Tags: Global Change, Global Warming, Fells Point, Tropical Storms, Weather Reports
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General Assembly approves Prince George's casino, table games, referendum
The Maryland General Assembly — with not a single vote to spare in the House but a heavy cushion in the Senate — gave final approval early Wednesday to a bill that would add table games and a sixth casino inPrince George's County to the state'...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, U.S. House Committee on Ways and Means, Penn National Gaming, Rushern Baker, Douglas J. J. Peters
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Lawmakers want special session to stick to budget
In theory, a special session of the General Assembly could be an opportunity raise any issue a legislator wanted to attempt to put on the agenda. In reality, there seems to be virtually no desire on the part of lawmakers to deal with anything but the...Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Jennie M Forehand, Prince George's County, Annapolis, Verna L. Jones-Rodwell
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State lawmakers anticipate short special session to fix budget
The General Assembly adjourned without passing legislation that would have raised revenues needed to balance the budget April 9. Instead of looking back to that day, some Democratic state legislators are looking forward to the special session scheduled...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Anne Arundel County, Teachers, Pension and Welfare, Budgets and Budgeting
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