Category Archives: Crime

Winners and Losers of the 2011 Session

Now that the 2011 Session has ended everyone will opine about who the “winners” and who “losers” were.  Who was successful in getting their legislation passed and who was left in the dust.  We are taking the opportunity again this … Continue reading

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Tick tock tick tock…

While the 2011 Session is winding down, the General Assembly’s actions are ramping up.  We wanted to take a break to update you on the status of some of the major issues that have moved this week.     Spend, … Continue reading

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Delegate O’Donnell Asks Governor O’Malley For Answers on DJS Murder

MEDIA RELEASE   July 20, 2010 For Immediate Release  Contact: Shannon Oxley Alford (410) 841-3401  (Annapolis, MD) Over five months have passed since Maryland Department of Juvenile Services employee Hannah Wheeling was discovered outside her workplace in Prince George’s County, … Continue reading

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Winners and Losers of the 2010 General Assembly Session

At the end of every legislative session opinions abound as to who the “winners” and “losers” were for the session.  Which groups benefitted the most by the passage or failure of legislation and vice versa.  Now that Sine Die is … Continue reading

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Thursday Press Clips

Ehrlich: Maryland deserves better than an arrogant monopoly. Vallario fights against tougher DUI laws. Lawmakers slouching toward a budget. Constellation Signs Windmill Deal.

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Monday Press Clips

Budget, Other Issues Dominate Final Week Of Session 2010. Democrats efforts to falsely portray Ehrlich as “lobbyist” could backfire. Maryland Lawmakers Seek To Toughen Gang Laws. Democrats back off withholding UM funding over chicken farm lawsuit. Driving laws appear to … Continue reading

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Friday Press Clips

Democrats weighing a bill extending millionaires’ tax. Committee Modifies “Jessica’s Law” Changes; Rejects Death Penalty For Offenders. Cheltenham security lapses prompt firings and staff shake-up in Feb killing. New law may require MD to abandon Sept primary date. Senators cut … Continue reading

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Thursday Press Clips

Cut Spending Now Some sex offender bills advance in the House Jobs tax credit moving toward final House vote Youth detention workers disciplined after teacher’s death

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Tuesday Press Clips

Audit: MPT Made Vendor Payment Without Contract. House panel OKs legislation meant to tighten sex crime laws. ACORN’s Maryland chapter is shuttered. Courts Struggle With Same-Sex Divorce. Union tells state to cut contracts, not services. Baltimore to keep $131 million … Continue reading

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Thursday Press Clips

Maryland cuts tax revenue estimate by $66M. Democrat Lawmaker Wants “Millionaire Tax Hike” Permanent. Legislators proposing to shut down troubled detention center for girls. Bills would force DOC to send immigration status to feds.

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