Frederick County considers code home rule shift of powers
Frederick County commissioners met with Charles County leaders to discuss code home rule, a plan that would transfer many powers from the General Assembly delegation to county officials. They view it as a midpoint between charter rule and current government, with hearings planned and a possible referendum.
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Armor bill sparks party clash in Maryland legislature
In Annapolis a heated dispute over a body armor bill pits Governor Glendening against lawmakers. Rep Mooney and Rep Moroney push a version making possession of armored vests a misdemeanor for police officers and security personnel, while Republicans offer an alternative aimed at punishing drug traffickers.
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House budget halves county funds for bond projects
Frederick County faces sharp cuts as the House Appropriations Committee allocates only part of its bond requests. Hospice of Frederick County would receive 200,000 toward a 1.9 million hospice home, Weinberg Center gets 100,000 of 500,000 for renovations, and the Red Cross seeks 350,000 for a new headquarters. Overall allotment totals 550,000 of the county's 1.35 million request from a 27 million pool. The county averages 563,750 in prior years.
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