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O'Malley signs wind bill, other jobs measures
After his most successful legislative session in two terms, Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday signed a long-sought bill to promote development of an offshore wind industry near Ocean City, among several other measures he hailed as job creators....
Tags: Interior Policy, Calvert County, Executive Branch, Michael E. Busch, Labor Legislation
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At Loch Raven, Duncan says communities must confront school violence
U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan told parents, students and educators in Baltimore County on Wednesday that while Americans might not agree on gun control legislation, they must work together so that children can grow up without fear of violence in...
Tags: Interior Policy, Students, Autism, Behavioral Conditions, Arne Duncan
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Obama's budget: A put up or shut up moment for the GOP
It's facile to say that if the extreme right and left of American politics dislike something, it must be a good idea, but in the case of President Barack Obama's budget proposal, it may be true. The president is taking one more stab at a "grand bargain"...
Tags: Budget Control Act of 2011, Interior Policy, Budgets and Budgeting, Market and Exchange, Mitch McConnell
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NRA plans to challenge Maryland gun law
The Baltimore SunNational Rifle Association President David Keene said Tuesday that the organization intends to challenge the constitutionality of Maryland's newly passed gun law, as a conservative group readied plans to try to overturn the law through voter referendum....Tags: Mayors Against Illegal Guns, New York City, Referenda, Labor Legislation, Government
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Maryland shows its finest side
As a businessman, I am proud to live in Maryland, a state that shows compassion, equality, fairness and intelligence in its governance. Lawmakers' recent action on gun control, marriage equality, death penalty repeal, infrastructure finance, school...
Tags: Interior Policy, Gun Control, Same-Sex Marriage
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A minority view on guns
I knew I was not politically correct, but now I am a minority in my views on gun control too ("Tyranny of the minority," April 19). President Obama said "this [gun control] law would probably not have prevented Newtown." He was right. I am not an NRA...Tags: Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, Gun Control, Barack Obama
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On speed cameras and pit bulls, the legislature lets the perfect be the enemy of the good
There had to be some drama at the end. The 2013 General Assembly session, in a marked contrast to the train wreck that was the 2012 edition, moved toward its conclusion Monday as a model of efficiency and cooperation. For once, the kids weren't waiting...
Tags: Interior Policy, Gun Control
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'... a horrible year for Maryland taxpayers' [Letter]
Editor: Friends, it has been an honor serving you for the past 11 years. I can't say that the job has gotten easier, as the State marches farther and farther to the left. I really held back on sending out my Annapolis Updates this year, hoping for...Tags: Interior Policy, Maryland General Assembly, Annapolis, Executive Branch, Gun Control
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Maryland gun-control opponents won't seek referendum
Opponents of Maryland's tough new gun-control law said Wednesday that they will not seek to petition it to referendum and instead will back a lawsuit planned by the National Rifle Association. "This is a constitutional right that should not go to the...
Tags: Interior Policy, Jessup (Anne Arundel, Maryland), Shootings, National Rifle Association of America, Radio Industry
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O'Malley signs offshore wind bill
After his most successful legislative session in two terms, Gov. Martin O'Malley on Tuesday signed a long-sought bill to promote development of an offshore wind industry near Ocean City, among several other measures he hailed as job creators. Just...Tags: Interior Policy, Calvert County, Executive Branch, Michael E. Busch, Government
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Petition effort begun to overturn gun law
The Baltimore SunIf you hate Maryland's new gun law and wish you could vote against it, Sue Payne is looking for you. The Montgomery County woman this week filed paperwork with the Board of Elections to petition the controversial new gun-control bill to referendum. She...Tags: Interior Policy, National Rifle Association of America, Laws, Referenda, Baltimore County
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Michelle Obama to speak at Bowie State commencement
WASHINGTON -- First lady Michelle Obama will speak at Bowie State University's commencement on May 17, the White House said Thursday. The school, Maryland's oldest historically black college and one of the oldest in the nation, is celebrating its...
Tags: Bowie State University, Interior Policy, Ceremonies, White House, Culture
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