Day: September 18, 2013

Candidate’s gun control plan even harsher than new law

Ten days away from implementation of Maryland’s more stringent laws on gun purchases, licensing and training, Second Amendment advocates might be wondering if it could possibly get any worse for gun owners.

One House of Delegates candidate from Bethesda, Jordan Cooper, issued a proposal Wednesday that lives up to the worst fears of gun owners. But it might have appeal inside the Beltway in the district now represented by Sen. Brian Frosh, floor leader of the new control law.

O’Malley names Hershey to Pipkin Senate seat on Upper Shore

Gov. Martin O’Malley has appointed first-term Del. Stephen Hershey to fill the seat vacated by Sen. E.J. Pipkin in District 36 – breaking a tie among the GOP central committees of Caroline, Cecil, Kent and Queen Anne’s counties. They were split between Hershey and his colleague in the House of Delegates, Del. Mike Smigiel. O’Malley said his decision was based on recognition of broader support for Hershey in District 36. He also said the choice should not have been his to make.

State Roundup, September 18, 2013

Coalition is urging Gov. O’Malley to not develop national gas export terminal; Texas Gov. Perry, trying to rustle up businesses, to visit Beretta gun maker, face off against Gov. O’Malley on CNN; O’Malley names Special Olympics’ Shriver to head commission to look into first-responder training; Michael Gisriel to run for delegate in District 12; gubernatorial candidate Craig wants environmental laws rolled back; U.S. Sen. Mikulski to back Lt. Gov. Brown for governor; Montgomery group asks county schools to recognized Muslim holidays; Daryl Jones, back on Arundel council, hopes to repeal stormwater fee; and incumbent to face neophyte in Annapolis mayor’s race.

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