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Museum buildings dedicated honoring legacy of South Mountain State Park
alnotarianni@aol.comThree buildings on two sites were dedicated as one museum Saturday, honoring the historical and cultural legacy of South Mountain State Park. South Mountain Recreation Area Superintendent Dan Spedden said Washington Monument and Gathland state parks...Tags: Tourism and Leisure, Wars and Interventions, Gardens and Parks, Armed Conflicts, Easton (Easton, Pennsylvania)
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Let's not jump to conclusions over who to blame for the city jail scandal
As I assessed the situation at the Baltimore City jail, and the subsequent indictments that came down because of the corruption of a few, I realized that while the rosy portrait painted by Gov. Martin O'Malley may not have been as bright as he would...
Tags: Prosecution, Justice System, Martin O'Malley, Politics, Crime, Law and Justice
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Lawmakers seek scrutiny of prisons in wake of Baltimore contraband case
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comSome Washington County lawmakers are calling for another look at the state prison system and how the prisons are run after federal charges were filed against 13 female corrections officers, seven inmates and five others with alleged gang ties last week at...Tags: Gang Activity, Roxbury, Justice System, Safety of Citizens, Organized Crime
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Open space a winner in legislative session [Letter]
The Maryland General Assembly has wisely reaffirmed the importance of maintaining Program Open Space, the state's premier program to conserve land and create recreation areas, as a dedicated fund based on revenues from the transfer of real estate ("...
Tags: Land Resources, Environmental Issues, Conservation, Agriculture
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State shouldn't let landlords discriminate
As we recently celebrated the 45th anniversary of the federal Fair Housing Act, it is significant to note that the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. metropolitan regions are among the most segregated in America. Last month, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil...Tags: Rentals, Washington, DC, Condos and Houses, Minority Groups, Annapolis
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Craig signs scaled down Harford 'rain tax' bill into law
Explicitly referring to it in the pejorative and reiterating previous statements that state officials bear all the blame, Harford County Executive David Craig signed Harford County's new "rain tax" into law this week. In doing so, Craig signed off on...Tags: Harford County, Finance, Executive Branch, Economy, Business and Finance, Politics
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St. Mary students visit Md. General Assembly
Students from St. Mary Catholic School in Hagerstown traveled to Annapolis recently to visit the offices of the Washington County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly. It was a learning experience and a day very well spent for the students....
Tags: Annapolis, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Washington County delegation to hold forum on 2013 session
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comWashington County lawmakers are hosting a public forum Thursday evening to discuss the 2013 legislative session of the Maryland General Assembly and answer queries from residents. The post-legislative forum, which is being held at Hagerstown Community...Tags: Gun Control, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control, Politics, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Andrew Serafini: Session proves decisions have consequences
In an effort to provide open and transparent government, the Washington County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly will be hosting a post-legislative public forum on Thursday, May 9, 2013. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in Room...Tags: Medicaid, Regional Authority, Politics, Government Health Care, Annapolis
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Washington County delegate announces petition drive against death penalty repeal
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comA Republican Washington County delegate, with help from Democrats, is mounting a challenge to the repeal of the death penalty, a measure that was signed into law by Gov. Martin O’Malley earlier this week. Neil C. Parrott, R-Washington, announced...Tags: Baltimore Running Festival, James Brochin, Justice System, Politics, Punishment
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In early education, quality is what counts
There has been a lot of conflicting information in the local and national press recently about pre-kindergarten. As longtime practitioners of the art of early childhood education, the Maryland Family Network would like to offer some perspective and...
Tags: Early Learning, Personal Income, Head Start
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How to contact your legislators - 2013
Maryland The Maryland General Assembly’s 2013 session began Jan. 9 and ends April 8. Information about the General Assembly, including the status of bills, can be found at http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/ Sen. George C. Edwards R-Allegany/Garrett/...Tags: Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), Harrisburg (Dauphin, Pennsylvania), Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Mark K. Keller, Politics
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