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An unusual alliance of Republicans and urban liberals defeated a bill in the House Friday night that have raised filing fees for civil cases in order to help pay for a new computerized court records system now being installed. - Gov. Larry Hogan has sent legislation to curb income taxes on the pensions of retired military and first responders. But some Carroll County legislators support legislation that would provide blanket tax protection to those 65 years and older.
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- Three incumbent Republicans running for the three seats in the House of Delegates in District 7, which encompasses western Harford County and eastern Baltimore County, are being challenged in their party primary by two other candidates, one with Harford County ties who has been campaigning across the district for months and ruffling the incumbents' feathers in the process.
- Folly Quarter was the only school in Howard County to be named a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education this year, and was also designated the 12th Best Middle School in the United States by TheBestSchools.org.
- An influential coalition of Baltimore ministers endorsed Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler for governor Thursday, saying he's an experienced leader with a strong track record on civil rights issues.
- Lured by its hometown feeling, Arbutus residents, and many others who don't live in the area, endured the heat and 100-degree plus temperatures to enjoy Wednesday afternoon's annual Fourth of July parade.
- A tireless year of advocacy ended in celebration Wednesday morning as construction of a 200-seat addition to Stoneleigh Elementary School began with a ceremonial ground breaking.
- Gov. Martin O'Malley's guests in the state's private skybox at Ravens games this past season included key politicians, campaign donors, and the family and friends of government officials, records show
- Howard County golf courses may be able to start serving alcohol at 6 a.m. instead of 11 a.m. if a bill proposed by members of the Howard County delegation passes the General Assembly next year.
- Owings Mills: neighborhood columnist Norma Bosley reports on community happenings
