Senate panel clears gay rights bill in Maryland
The five member Senate Judicial Committee approved the gay rights bill amid cheers from Gov Glendening supporters and opposition claims of rushed debate. The measure extends protections for sexual orientation to employment housing and public accommodations with various thresholds and exemptions. The bill now proceeds to the full Senate for further votes next week.
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Senate Judicial Panel
Annapolis
Senate
Paris
Timothy Ferguson
Predenck Carroll
Clarence Mitchell D Balimore
Alex Mooney
Fredenck Washington
Glendening
Fredenck
Magnes
Gihendening
House of Delegates
House
Judiciary
Community relations forum exposes race tensions in Frederick
In Frederick a forum led by Jesse Goode and Daniel Mahone highlighted tensions over minority hiring and minority-owned businesses. Goode blamed a hostile climate for Blacks, while Mahone pressed for accountability on police surveillance of Charlene Edmonds. The meeting grew chaotic as Mahone shouted “jerk” at Tim Schramm, who criticized the gatherings as promote private agendas.
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Fifth Street
Tim Schramm
Danny Mahone
Frederick City Hall
Ick
Daniel Mahone
Jesse Goode
Maj
Ray Raffensberger
Charlene Edmonds
Frederick County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Grimes
Frederick
Goode
Mahone
North End Coalition
Schramm
Meaders Pleads Alford to Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest
Frederick man Bobby Meaders 31 entered an Alford plea to two counts in Frederick County Circuit Court. He did not admit guilt but acknowledged the evidence could convict him. Prosecutor Charles Smith said the incident began June 20 2000 when police intervened at a South Jefferson Street 7 Eleven after a fight among three women. Meaders allegedly swung at an officer and resisted, prompting pepper spray and an attempted kick at the patrol car window. He received a suspended one year jail term and one year probation. The NAACP had criticized the arrest, releasing blurred tapes. internal police review found no excessive force.
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Frederick
Fredwoe
NAACP
Bobby Meaders
Alford
Frederick County
Meaders
Charles Smith
South
Jefferson Street
Melewae
Smith
Bnan Burdette
Meaders A
Stephen Tuel
Seniors Seek Parking Fix and Profit in Senior Complex Plan
Seniors voiced docking parking concerns near the project site. Amy Davis urged commissioners to visit with no cars. Larry Hallman, a financial troubleshooter, argued the county would own a valuable asset after completion and could profit by partnering private industry to run a state of the art senior complex.
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Amy Davis
Larry Hallman
Hallman
Neighborhood boy struck by fleeing van on Fifth Street
Witnesses describe a van speeding west on Fifth Street turning onto Bentz after hitting a child in the John Hanson Apartments area. Emma Shipley heard a big bang while police collected evidence, including a broken glass shard and the victim's sneakers. Police seek public help to solve the case.
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Fifth Street
Bentz
Caffeine and sugar off limits for Olympic hopeful
Little Orleans 13-year-old Bryant Wallizer trains for a U S Olympic shooting tryout in Colorado. He abstains from caffeine and reduces sugar to keep nerves steady, maintains a resting pulse of about 60, and says the sport suits him as he finds it easier than bench-based disciplines.
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Little Orleans
Bryant Wallizer
Ee ‘Wallizer
Maryland
Colorado
Bryant
Hancock Middle High School
Allegany County
Controversy Over ECDC Hiring In Frederick County
Discussion on including ECDC members in the hiring process draws sharp dispute among officials. Gray and German clash over statements while Duncan, Hart, and other leaders defend broad council inclusion amid talks of abolishing the ECDC and attracting major firms like Bechtel and Life Technologies. Concerns arise over funding, residential tax base, and future revenue.
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German
ECDC
Paul
Seases
Mr. Gray
Gray
Bereaciles
Ist
Duncan
Speene
Rhoderick
Hart
Frederick County
Bechtel, Medimmune
Life Technologies
Don Shilling
John L. Thompson Jr
Ms. Gardner
Mer Corea
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Cecil County
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Masons
Ceneral Assembly
Mason
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Gay and Leshan Community Center
Baltimore
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Meg
Maryland Chamber of Commerce
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Bakers
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Mouney
Mitchell
Bill Green
Susan C. Nicol
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