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State Roundup: Poll finds Marylanders support police, reallocating funds
Ballot issue would give lawmakers more say on budget; poll finds Marylanders support police, reallocating funds.
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Maryland lawmakers override 5 of Hogan’s vetoes; Senate delays on felon voting rights
Despite impassioned speeches from Republicans, the Democrat-controlled Maryland Senate voted Thursday to override three of Gov. Larry Hogan’s vetoes from last session, and decided to postpone voting on a fourth.
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Senators push for broader restrictions on police power to seize assets
Three senators on the Judicial Proceedings Committee — Michael Hough, Jamie Raskin and Chairman Bobby Zirkin– are sponsoring a comprehensive new bill (SB161) to fundamentally reform how and when law enforcement can seize money and other assets from people suspected of crimes.
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Matthews tops Maryland’s 8th district race in fundraising
Former Marriott executive and news anchor Kathleen Matthews has pulled ahead in fundraising in the Democratic contest to fill Rep. Chris Van Hollen’s Montgomery County-based congressional seat. State Sen. Jamie Raskin was second, and Del. Kumar Barve was third.
Read MorePolice conduct, drug crime sentencing focus of General Assembly’s proposed reforms
The Maryland General Assembly responded in this year’s legislative session to public concern about police misconduct, drug crime, domestic violence and more.
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Fraud in state contracts is target for Frosh and False Claims Act
Attorney General Brian Frosh moved to broaden Maryland’s fight against fraud on Thursday, backing legislation that would include false claims against private contractors completing work for state and local governments in the Maryland False Claims Act. This bill would also empower employees to report fraud within the walls of their own company.
Read MoreBill would ban school board members from running for higher office
The Senate gave preliminary approval Thursday to a bill that would restrict members of the Anne Arundel Board of Education from running for public office during their five-year term, even if they resign early.
The bill generated an unusual battle over a local bill.
Read More‘Second chance’ bill shields some convictions from job screening
Two senators are championing a bill that would allow individuals to petition that their convictions for an array of nonviolent misdemeanor charges eligible be shielded from public scrutiny. Dubbed the Maryland Second Chance Act of 2014, the bill says that following a period of three to five years, depending on the crime, an individual could submit a petition to a court.
Read MoreMarijuana legislation could save millions or cost taxpayers more
Two bills aiming to decriminalize or legalize marijuana heard in a Senate committee last week could potentially bring in millions in new revenue for the state, or could wind up costing taxpayers more than ever.
Proponents of the bills point to possible savings on jail time, courts and police, not to mention extra income from taxes on what is now illegal.
Read MoreBlue Moon: A blogger takes political plunge and runs for delegate
David Moon, the man behind the Maryland Juice political blog in Montgomery County, made it sort of official Saturday on the back patio of his Takoma Park home. He’s running for the House of Delegates, with a formal announcement to come later. Moon has been a progressive activist, campaign manager and consultant, and helped elect folks such as Sen. Jamie Raskin, Montgomery County Council members Nancy Navarro, Valerie Ervin and Hans Riemer, and the District 18 Democratic slate. A few of these folks showed up at the event.
Read MoreSenate sends housing discrimination bill back to committee
A bill that would prohibit landlords from screening prospective tenants based upon their source of income was sent back to a Maryland Senate committee after three days of floor debate over whether landlords should be allowed to exclude those on public assistance. The 23-22 vote likely dooms the bill’s chances this session.
Read MoreBill requiring landlords to accept Section 8 housing vouchers sparks debate
A bill that would require landlords to accept tenants through the federal Section 8 program sparked a debate about civil rights on the Senate floor Tuesday.
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