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KAL's year in review, the key
January 1. A dropped pass and a missed field goal keep Joe Flacco and the Ravens out of the Super Bowl. February 2. Las Vegas billionaire Sheldon Adelson becomes Mr. Super PAC by pumping millions into Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign. 3....
Tags: FBI, Personal Weapon Control, David Petraeus, Gun Control, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
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Pipkin alleges violation; AG begs to differ
Senate Minority Leader E. J. Pipkin is raising concerns that the Senate violated the state Constitution Tuesday night when it convened to consider the House's amendments to a bill expanding gambling in Maryland. The state Attorney General's Office...Tags: E.J. Pipkin
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Gambling panel fails to reach consensus
A state panel considering whether to expand gambling in Maryland failed to reach a consensus Wednesday, likely ending the possibility of a special General Assembly session on the issue this summer. The panel unanimously recommended a series of sweeping...Tags: Howard County, Gambling, Government, Cordish Cos., Movies
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Push to ban more assault weapons expected in Annapolis
Legislation to ban assault weapons like the Bushmaster semi-automatic rifle used in the Newtown school massacre will be revived in Annapolis when the General Assembly convenes next month, according to leading lawmakers pushing to make the change. The...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Maryland State Police, Baltimore County, Gun Control, Firearms
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At last, state gets good budget news
For the first time since a recession gripped the country in 2008, Maryland is approaching a General Assembly session with good fiscal news: Neither tax increases nor drastic budget cuts are likely to be needed to balance the budget. The improved forecast...Tags: Public Finance, U.S. Congress, Earnings Forecasts, Government, Federal Income Tax
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NAACP chief says O'Malley 'gets it' on death penalty repeal
After a 45-minute meeting Thursday morning with Gov. Martin O'Malley, NAACP national President Ben Jealous said the governor “supports repeal of the death penalty but wants the civil rights organization to line up support before he decides whether...Tags: Punishment, Government, Martin O'Malley, Regional Authority, Executive Branch
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O'Malley likely to introduce gun legislation
Gov. Martin O'Malley said Tuesday he will likely introduce a gun control package in the coming legislative session and reiterated his opposition to assault weapons like the one used in the Newtown massacre. The Democratic governor said he has directed...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Gun Control, Firearms, Executive Branch, Periodicals
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State leaders urged to raise money for roads, transit
Business leaders and county officials are urging the governor and General Assembly to increase Maryland's gas tax or find another way to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for road and transit projects — even in the face of public opposition....Tags: Transportation, Highway Transportation, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Executive Branch, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
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On gambling, Busch says, he acts as speaker
Michael E. Busch is speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. But he's also the only Democrat among three delegates from the highly competitive 30th Legislative District in Anne Arundel County. So on the issue of casino gambling, Busch faces one of...Tags: Martin O'Malley, Anne Arundel County, Elections, Michael E. Busch, Maryland General Assembly
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O'Malley signs gambling expansion bill
Gov. Martin O'Malley signed legislation Wednesday asking voters to approve expanded gambling in Maryland as supporters and opponents prepared for what could be a bruising referendum campaign this fall.
The governor's action capped a whirlwind special...Tags: Gambling, Referenda, Cordish Cos., American Legion, Executive Branch
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Special session on expanded gambling likely, Busch says
House Speaker Michael E. Busch said Wednesday that within a couple of days Gov. Martin O'Malley is likely to call a special session to deal with the issue of expanded gambling — even though there is no guarantee the votes will be there to pass a...Tags: Government, Cordish Cos., Executive Branch, Republican Party, National Government
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Dr. Robert E. Stroble
Dr. Robert E. Stroble, a former Maryland state senator who later retired as a Baltimore County elementary school principal, died Nov. 22 from complications of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease at Arden Courts in Riderwood.
The former Timonium...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Health and Safety at School, Baltimore County, Accounting and Auditing, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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