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Podcast: Bill would reduce penalties for marijuana possession

Len Lazarick — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:00:47 +0000

Del. Luke Clippinger

The House Judiciary Committee had a hearing a bill (HB350) that would lower the punishment for having small amounts of marijuana. Audio reporter Duane Keenan talked to it’s sponsor, Del. Luke Clippinger, about the impact of the bill. Public defender Robbie Leonard at first was in favor of the bill, but spoke out against it in his testimony, concerned that defendants would not have access to jury trials. Here’s a podcast on the legislation.

Podcast: Supporters of gay marriage celebrate, opponents predict voters will reject law

Len Lazarick — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 13:52:46 +0000

In this podcast by reporter Duane Keenan, we hear reactions to the passage of the same-sex marriage bill in the House of Delegates from legislators Luke Clippinger, Heather Mizeur, Pat McDonough, Justin Ready, Michael Smigiel and Speaker Michael Busch.

For more on the vote, check out MarylandReporter.com’s text version by Megan Poinski and Justin Snow.

Same-sex marriage bill debated on the floor of the House of Delegates.

Podcast: Same-sex marriage bill debated in House today

Megan Poinski — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:57:43 +0000

House of Delegates chamber

Duane Keenan talked to several delegates on Wednesday about Thursday’s same-sex marriage debate on the floor of the House of Delegates. Listen to his podcast here.

Podcast: Bills would strengthen child abuse reporting

Megan Poinski — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:09:29 +0000

Sen. Nancy Jacobs holds a press conference about her bill to tighten up Maryland's reporting of child abuse.

Sen. Nancy Jacobs and Sen. Delores Kelley proposed two bills to require more reporting of suspected child abuse. Duane Keenan heard the testimony and filed this podcast.

Podcast: O’Malley’s State of the State Address

Megan Poinski — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:08:05 +0000

Gov. Martin O'Malley delivers the State of the State Address to members of the General Assembly on Wednesday.

In this podcast, Duane Keenan shares some of the highlights of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s State of the State Address on Wednesday afternoon. You can listen to it here.

Podcast: Hundreds rally for traditional marriage

Megan Poinski — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:01:22 +0000

Before the crowds arrive, a supporter of traditional marriage has a message for First Lady Katie O'Malley.

Supporters of traditional marriage rallied in Annapolis on the evening before bills legalizing same-sex marriage are heard in the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. Duane Keenan was there and talked to some of those attending the event. Listen to his podcast here.

Podcast: Rallying for the right to bear arms

Megan Poinski — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:11:14 +0000

Larry, a participant in an "Open Holster Rally" in Annapolis, hopes to bring attention to Maryland's Second Amendment rights.

Members of the organization Maryland Shall Issue rallied in Annapolis this week for their Second Amendment rights. Duane Keenan was there and filed this podcast.

Podcast: The General Assembly remembers Martin Luther King Jr.

Megan Poinski — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:08:10 +0000

Speaker of the House Mike Busch, center, is among those preparing to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a tree outside the State House.

Duane Keenan attended Monday night’s rallies and ceremonies around the State House honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Listen to his podcast here.

Podcast: Two sides prepare for same-sex marriage fight.

Len Lazarick — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 04:30:17 +0000

Sen. Rich Madaleno of Montgomery County and Del. Emmett Burns of Baltimore County discuss the prospects of passing marriage equality law with Duane Keenan of MarylandReporter.com. Madaleno is hopeful the governor’s support will spell victory for gay couples who want to marry, while Burns decries says support for the measure by union officials goes against the wishes of their members.

Del. Emmett Burns

Sen. Richard Madaleno

Podcast: Lt. Gov. Brown on the administration’s goals for the session

Megan Poinski — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 20:30:47 +0000

On opening day of the General Assembly session, Duane Keenan talked with Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown on the administration’s goals for the next 90 days. Listen to a podcast on those goals here.