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Harford legislators call second special session 'unnecessary' and possibly unconstitutional
Legislators will be returning to Annapolis Thursday for the second special session this year, a move many Harford politicians are against. "Our constitution states that the governor can convene a special session of the legislature in the case of an...Tags: Movies, Executive Branch, Annapolis, MGM Resorts International, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Perryville casino seeks to cut slot machines by a third
Even as the General Assembly prepares to return to Annapolis this week to discuss the expansion of gambling, one of Maryland's three casinos has asked its oversight agency to take back about a third of the slot machines because of declining revenue.
Penn...Tags: Annapolis, Casino and Gambling Industry, Gambling, Howard County, Baltimore Hotels
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First day of second special session off to rocky start
The first day of the second special legislative session this year involved a lot of reading, deciphering and senators making amendments for their districts. Those who hoped the session revolving around a gambling bill — already a hot topic in...Tags: Barry Glassman, Annapolis, Cecil County, Gambling, Casino and Gambling Industry
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Craig asks panel to consider Harford for casino site
Harford County Executive David R. Craig has asked a state work group studying gambling expansion to consider Harford as a casino site despite the proximity of an existing slots parlor in neighboring Cecil County. Craig, a Republican considered likely...Tags: Penn National Gaming, Annapolis, Casino and Gambling Industry, Labor Legislation, Baltimore County
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Harford delegation hopes to get answers on HCC-Towson building funds
Getting funding for Harford Community College's Towson University building is one of the top priorities for Harford County's delegates and senators when they head back for the 2012 Maryland General Assembly session, which begins Wednesday.
Harford's...Tags: Consumers, Abusive Behavior, Child Abuse, Hotel and Accommodation Industry, Rentals
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O'Malley makes his case for 'investments' in Maryland
Gov. Martin O'Malley used his State of the State address Wednesday to make his case for his most ambitious legislative agenda since taking office.
Now comes the hard job of selling it.
In an upbeat, 33-minute speech to both chambers of the General...Tags: Income Tax, Wicomico County, Gays and Lesbians, Executive Branch, Marriage
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Delaney wins in 6th District primary
A wealthy Potomac businessman whose very candidacy challenged state Democratic leaders won a hotly contested congressional primary in Western Maryland on Tuesday, setting up a battle for the seat in November that will help decide control of the House of...Tags: Donna F. Edwards, Alex X Mooney, Democratic Party, CapitalSource Inc., Montgomery County (Maryland)
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After Penn State, Md. may examine strengthening child abuse reporting law
Educators, health practitioners, social service workers and police officers are required under Maryland law to report suspected child abuse to local authorities and to their bosses. But the state has no power to prosecute when the law is not followed....Tags: Abusive Behavior, Misdemeanors, Joe Paterno, Law Enforcement, Child Abuse
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Religious leaders testify against O'Malley's same-sex marriage bill
They have the governor's backing and a rewritten bill, but advocates of legalizing same-sex marriage in Maryland have made little progress in quieting the concerns of many faith leaders who adamantly oppose the legislation.
"Society should protect and...Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Executive Branch, Marriage, Minority Groups, Baltimore County
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Democrats, Republicans agree to push package of bills in Annapolis
A bipartisan group of senators put aside the battling that often prevails in Annapolis to announce Thursday a common agenda of bills that Democrats and Republicans can rally around. The bills would preserve scholarships for veterans, protect children...Tags: Democratic Party, Montgomery County (Maryland), Credit and Debt, Calvert County, Parties and Movements
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Harford residents participate in early voting Saturday
Saturday marked the first day of early voting in Harford County and in the first hour and a half more than 100 people had voted. By Tuesday afternoon, a county election official said more than 1,800 residents had taken advantage of the early voting...
Tags: Primaries, U.S. Senate, Judges, Democratic Party, Voting
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Editorial: Primary picks
Early voting has begun and the official primary election in Harford County is Tuesday, April 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., and there's a lot of talk about politics this season because it's a presidential election year. Those who vote in the Democratic and...Tags: Jon Huntsman, Jr., Lawyers, Democratic Party, Newt Gingrich, Local Elections
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