Maryland House approves 65 mph speed bill
The Maryland House endorses a bill to raise speed limits to 65 mph on select controlled access highways in sparsely settled areas. The 88 to 48 vote sends the measure to the Senate where a favorable reception is anticipated, with Gov Glendening ready to sign.
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Salisbury
George Owings
Calvert
Gerald Curran
Hecht Wins First Legislative Victory in Annapolis
A Maryland House panel advanced Delegate Sue Hecht's bid to end the state's cap on local taxes, marking her first victory as a state legislator. The Commerce and Government Matters Committee approved the measure late Thursday, signaling momentum for her proposal to remove the local tax cap.
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House
Commerce and Government Matters
Sue Hecht
Consortium wins NCI contract for $400 million
A consortium led by former Frederick Cancer Research and Development Facility director Dr Peter Fischinger won a $400 million NCI support contract, unseating PRI of Reston. The award based on superior technical rating surpasses PRI despite a lower bid, with first year at $115 million, second $132 million, third $156 million. The group includes SAIC, EG&G, and the Medical University of South Carolina. The change will affect 2,000 FCRDF employees when PRI’s extension ends March 25.
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Frederick
Hollings Cancer Center
Fischinger
Rice
PRI
NCI
U.S. Court of Claims
Washington
NCT
National Institutes of Health
Mr. Rice
FCRDF
County crime rate down in Frederick County 1994 report
Frederick County saw a 16 percent drop in serious crime in 1994 despite more murders rising to ten from four in 1993. total serious crimes investigated fell by 80 to 4,912 while larcenies and robberies rose. rapes declined, break ins fell, and arsons rose to 67.
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Frederick County
Maryland
Lice
Standard Federal workers told to pack up before layoff
More than 100 employees at the defunct Standard Federal savings and loan were placed on administrative leave Friday, 10 days before permanent layoffs on March 6. RTC said 128 staff will remain paid and on call until then, as First Nationwide Mortgage Co relocates services to Frederick.
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Standard Federal
Sacramento
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Frederick
Maryland Court Rules Smoking Ban Can Take Effect
The Maryland Court of Appeals dissolved an injunction and allowed the statewide indoor smoking ban to take effect after 30 days. The ruling supports enforcement of the ban in workplaces except tobacco shops and labs, with Governor Glendening reviewing the policy impact on small businesses.
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State Court of Appeals
Parris Glendening
Dianna Rosborough
Talbot County
Horne
Tobacco Companies
State Commissioner of Labor and Industry
J. Joseph Curran
George Nilson
Baltimore
Nilson
Shelley Buckingham
American Lung Association of Maryland
Property Owners Oppose Lead Paint Rules In Maryland
Frederick County property owners form an association to oppose lead-paint regulations as Annapolis delegates prepare to hear testimony on bills delaying the law. Health officials report 20 local cases, potentially more due to under testing, while landlords fear burdens and insurance hurdles.
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Frederick County
Annapolis
General Assembly
Land Department of the Environment
MDE
Alvin Bowles
Baltimore
Nan Pue
Hudson
Bill Palm
Alexandra Thomas
Maryland Insurance Administration
Ms Thomas
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