Lee to issue executive order on code of ethics
Acting Gov Blair Lee III announced plans to issue an executive order establishing a code of ethics for executive branch officials after a slim ethics bill failed in the House. He noted no details but intends coverage for all executive branch employees despite the bill's demise.
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Annapolis
Blair Lee III
General Assembly
Executive Branch
House of Delegates
John C. Byrnes
D-Ball
House
Constitutional and Administrative Law Committee
Del
Charles J. Krysiak
John Hanson Briscoe
D-St. Marys
Maryland
Mandel prosecution defends Mandel Ruling Maryland graft case
Prosecutors arguing before the 4th Circuit say Governor Mandel wielded broad authority, justifying federal action in a sprawling mail fraud and racketeering case. They contend state authorities lacked resources and power to pursue the matter, noting Mandel could regain the post if overturned.
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Baltimore
Marvin Mandel
Mandel
4Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Richmond
Maryland
Irvin Kavens
W. Dale Hess
Ernest N. Cory Jr
William A
Harry W. Rodgers
Marlboro
Maryland Legislature Racing Commission
Major revision enacted in property settlement law
Maryland lawmakers approved a major overhaul of property settlements in divorce cases amid late-session activity. The measure allows temporary use of the family home for the custodial parent and a lump sum division of assets, drawing praise from some and criticism from others. The vote favored the bill 93 to 15 in the House and 40 to 3 in the Senate, with debate over alimony linked to property outcomes.
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General Assembly
Maryland
Joseph E. Owens
House Judiciary Committee
Montgomery County
House of Delegates
Senate
Del
Richard W. Emory
Baltimore Democrat
Owens
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Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corporation
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Frederick Towne Mall
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