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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1995
Page
4
Maryland HB179 would permit counties to set domestic violence surcharge rates above the state cap of 25 dollars. Frederick County already imposes 45 dollars. two more counties seek approval this session. Revenues fund domestic violence programs. Hecht cites local control and House committee support.
Sen Tim Ferguson’s proposal to switch civil cases to the English Rule failed 8-3 in the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. The plan would require losing litigants to pay prevailing party legal fees and costs, drawing fire from the bar and trial lawyers groups. Ferguson argued it would curb frivolous claims.
The House Judiciary Committee rejected three reform bills from Delegate Donald Elliott aimed at changing how the Department of Human Resources handles child abuse investigations. The measures sought due process for those accused in bad faith, shorter active file retention for unsubstantiated allegations, and audio or video recording of interviews with children.
State lawmakers hear a former police officer warn higher speeds raise crash risk while advocates push for additional safety steps. Testimony cites average traffic speeds and effects on emergency responders, with committee removing radar detector ban and heavier fines before the bill moves to the House.
Wild, tacky and outrageous outfits flood the streets as Mardi Gras revelry kicks off in New Orleans. Observers note costumes that push bold fashion, with revelers embracing excess during the festive week.
Mrs Smothers describes a close, family atmosphere at Standard Federal as First Nationwide demands 10 to 15 percent pay cuts and benefits paid by employees. Exiting staff attended a farewell lunch at Dutch's Daughter in Frederick while many pack up to leave and seek new jobs. Separately Mardi Gras celebrations bring bars to life with party favors, pole greasing, and a strong police presence to manage crowds.
The hearing on a motion by the People's Counsel to revoke Braddock Water Co authority due to noncompliance with commission directives has been moved to 10 a.m. Thursday March 23 in the William Donald Schaefer Tower 16th floor hearing room 6 St. Paul St Baltimore.
A Western Maryland community group launched a Military Affairs Committee at Hagerstown Junior College to keep Fort Ritchie off the Defense Department closure and realignment list. The effort mirrors the Naval Industrial Alliance urging safeguards for Indian Head Naval Ordnance Station amid rumors of Maryland base cuts.
Lead paint registration deadlines face delay and potential daily fines of ten dollars per unit. Legislature considers delaying the law for a year as hearings in Annapolis review the Environmental Matters Committee action. Local meetings and campaigns unfold around the contested regulations and council race in Middletown and Winchester Hall events.
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