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Robert A. Zirkin

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    Apr 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. 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: University of Baltimore, Sandy Hook Elementary School, Maryland General Assembly, Government, Personal Weapon Control

    2. Mar 27, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  2. Transportation needs gas tax revenue, says Howard's Turner

    Del. Frank Turner said he doesn't like increasing the gas tax, but "to do nothing is irresponsible." Turner, a Columbia Democrat, served as Democratic floor leader for the heated gas tax debate, which was eventually passed by the House of Delegates, 76 to 63.
    Del. Frank Turner said he doesn't like increasing the gas tax, but "to do nothing is irresponsible." Turner, a Columbia Democrat, served as Democratic floor leader for the heated gas tax debate, which was eventually passed by the House of Delegates, 76 to...

    Tags: Labor Legislation, Delores G. Kelley, Democratic Party, Allan H. Kittleman, Voting

    3. Mar 19, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. 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: NAACP, Baltimore County, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Conservation, Martin O'Malley

    4. Mar 14, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

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

    5. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  5. 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, Baltimore County, Energy Resources

    6. Mar 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. 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: Humane Society of the United States, Animal Attacks, Baltimore County, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, Brian E Frosh

    7. Mar 6, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. 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: Government, Jamin B. Raskin, Harford County, Edward R. Reilly, Death Penalty

    8. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. 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: Assault, Personal Weapon Control, Jennie M Forehand, Jamin B. Raskin, Annapolis

    9. Jan 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. 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, Carroll County (Maryland), Baltimore County, Anthony G. Brown, Government

    10. Jul 6, 2012 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. 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: Baltimore County, Thomas V. Mike Miller, Voting, Calvert County, Republican Party

    11. Feb 21, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  11. Baltimore County senators delay vote on elected school board bill

    A bill that would give Baltimore County an elected school board was held back from a vote Tuesday, Feb. 21, in a meeting of the county's Senate Delegation in Annapolis, but State Sen. Bobby Zirkin and Jim Brochin are optimistic that change is on the...

    Tags: Catonsville, Joe A. Hairston, Kevin Kamenetz, Annapolis, Elections

    12. Feb 16, 2012 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  12. County executive voices opposition to elected school board

    County Executive Kevin Kamenetz made the trip to Annapolis on Wednesday to speak against the senate bill that would make Baltimore County's Board of Education an elected body — saying the search for a new superintendent should stall any large-...

    Tags: Joe A. Hairston, Kevin Kamenetz, Annapolis, Local Elections

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