Maryland lawmakers push cruelty to animals penalties
A Maryland bill broadens penalties for animal abuse calling it a felony and adds counseling as a penalty. It links animal abuse to violence against humans, cites Columbine as motivation, and covers dogfighting cockfighting leghold traps and circus animal treatment. Eight lawmakers support the Senate version. 76 delegates back the House bill led by Delegate Kenneth Montague.
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Columbine High School
Ratliff
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House
Judicial Proceedings Committee
Kenneth Montague
Baltimore
Frederick County
General Assembly
Robert Zirkin
Baltimore County
Legislature approves DWI drink driving bill with BAC change
A legislative committee advances a drunk driving bill replacing DWI with driving while unpaired for 0.07 BAC and 0.08 BAC limits. The measure preserves penalties, shifts terminology, and faces split votes amid federal pressure to lower standards.
City Law Department shake up sparks procurement debate
The Ethics Commission may review a new one year contract with Beard Borden & Anders as city lawyers near departure plans. City officials say the plan saves over $100,000 annually and prevents service gaps while critics warn of conflict of interest and improper bidding. The resignation by Ms Beard and two assistants prompts a reorganization of the Legal Department and raises questions about contracting with former employees.
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Cry Hall
Ms Board
Apri
Debra Borden
Mark Anders
Board
Borden
Roberts
Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments
Frederick
Grimes
Legal Department
Metclecast
Stats
Ms. Roberts
Hanemnee
Gandfira
Redistricting Debate Over Kemp Town Students
Kemptown 110 students may move to Green Valley next school year if approved. Residents Therese Monahan and Craig Hammack urge delaying redistricting due to disruption and bond with current school. Board hearing continues with no decision, comments accepted through Wednesday.
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Kemptown
Green Valley
Therese Monahan
Molesworth Hillls
Monahan
Urbana
Stephen Crawford
Crawford
Ron Pepperl
Supreme Court allows school to build on church property near Potomac
The Supreme Court let stand a lower court ruling permitting Connelly School to build a technology center on a church owned exempt parcel near Bradley Boulevard. Neighbors fear traffic and safety impacts while school officials defend exemptions as necessary to fulfill its mission. A small group of residents oppose the project claiming zoning conflicts and increased roadway use.
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Washington
US Supreme Court
Renzi
Appel
Connelly School
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Great Falls
John Roberts, Jr
Nei
Abood
Project
Roberts
Neirs
American Jewish Congress
Archdiocese of
Dainese
American Civil Liberties i
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Duke Energy power plant plan draws regional interest
Duke Energy consider expanding into a regional plant to mirror Allegheny Energy Supply. Officials note the process includes state permits, emissions and air water controls, with construction potentially taking up to three years after approvals. Alova Eastalco Works, the state’s largest electricity user, may be affected and is evaluating options as Allegheny contract nears expiry.
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Mer. Pletcher
Duke Energy
Allegheny Energy Supply
Allegheny Energy
Ny Power
Allegheny Power
Fletcher
Arizona
Indiana
Diane Brown
Panda Energy
Brandywine
Ms. Brown
Frederick
Earl Robbins
Robbins
Ight
Aey
PTA Night at General Assembly Promotes Funding Equity Plan
Delegates and PTA members gathered Monday night to discuss bills and advocate for a plan to make school funding more equitable. The session also touched on parental input in key issues while two PTA members faced as contract negotiators for teachers amid ongoing bargaining.
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Nello Oakers
Trey
Coares
Sue Hecht
Dprederick
Washington
PTA
General Assembly
Student with nickname Ms. Kelly’s stat debuts Maverick Tom Cruise role
A student known by the nickname Ms. Kelly’s stat makes a notable debut as Maverick in a Tom Cruise role. The piece interweaves campus life with a film project highlighting a rising actor and a famous screen persona.
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Ms. Kelly
Maverick Tom Cruise
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