Maryland considers trimming state holidays to align with federal observances
Maryland lawmakers push 10 holiday bills to move Memorial and Veterans days to federal dates, shift Columbus Day to the second Monday in October, and potentially abolish Maryland Day and Defenders Day. Sponsors from Montgomery and Baltimore counties say the changes reduce confusion and cost, with voters and veterans groups weighing in.
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Maryland
Columbus
Montgomery
Baltimore
Baltimore City
del Robert A Jacques
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Charles Carter
Delda Ruben
Aid Veterans Day
Docter
del Arthur Drea
Baltimore County
Theodore Levin
Howard Needle
Prince Georges
General Assembly
Congress
State home community impact echoed in call for unity
Docter cites effects on parents and children and notes broader economic impact on companies with employees in neighboring states and the District of Columbia. He stresses fiscal implications for the state and champions celebrating together rather than separately.
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Docter
District of Columbia
Delegates urge exemption for van pools from PSC rules
In Annapolis two Baltimore Democrats press HB1134 to exempt company van pools from Public Service Commission jurisdiction. They argue energy conservation and industry difficulties justify allowing van pools, with separate registration, driver licensing, and annual inspections.
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Lee testifies in hearing on illegal college segregation
Lt Gov Blair Lee II tells a U S District Court that Maryland will not negotiate under HEW pressure over about 65 million dollars in federal college aid He asserts desegregation talks have dragged on seven years and that HEW claims illegal vestiges linger The hearing centers on blocking a potential federal cutoff of funds and the state argues progress is unclear while HEW maintains movement is possible The case also involves city aid to cultural institutions and tensions over black higher education options in Baltimore
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Blair Lee II
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Department of Health, Education and Welfare
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Curoff
HEW
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Edward S Northrop
Crawford stays in race for U S Senate amid pressure
ANNAPOLIS AP Democrat State Sen Victor L Crawford says he will remain in the U S Senate race despite pressure to quit for the Eighth Congressional District seat. He cites a Supreme Court ruling on spending and predicts a path to the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Sen Beall next November. Crawford criticizes Paul Sarbanes and Joseph Tydings, and speculates Gov Mandel may enter, potentially splitting the vote.
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Maryland House backs 20 Election Code amendments and wage rise for Garrett County
The Maryland House of Delegates approved 20 bills changing the Election Code, including extending campaign report retention to two and five years for campaign treasurers and state officials. A party definition bill would raise the required poll threshold for party recognition from one to three percent. The panel also advanced ballots inspections, multi signer nominating petitions, and verification procedures for local boards.
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House
Garrett County
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Charles J Krysiak
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State Administrative Board of Election Laws
Senate
Harford County Executive undergoes back surgery
Bel Air Maryland Charles Anderson Harford County executive underwent Monday surgery for a recurring back ailment. A spokesman said he was in good condition after a vertebral disc operation at Fallston General Hospital. He will stay ten days in hospital and convalesce at home for about two weeks. Dr Alberto Barretto performed the procedure.
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