Teacher bargaining bill clears House amid debate
The Maryland House passed a bill expanding collective bargaining for teachers, aligning unions with school boards on contracts. The 60 to 27 vote saw opposition from several Republicans and PTA concerns about parent involvement in policy decisions. The measure heads to the Senate with aimed changes on dispute resolution, class size, calendars and curriculum bargaining rules.
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Fredsrick Wasteneton
Fredenck
Culleagues
Manland Pta
Deborah Bostian
Foerster
Maryland Senate
Controversy over black book actions in Frederick court
The News-Post and AP seek sanctions against the City of Frederick and two attorneys over Public Information Act issues. The case involves alleged mishandling of documents related to a black book and a declaratory judgment action, with Judge Dwyer to issue an opinion later.
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News- Post
Frederick
Lynn Beard
Debra Borden
Abrams
Howard Schulman
Ms. Board
Ms. Borden
Schulman
Baltimore
Ms. Potter
Mr. Abrams
Dwyer
News-Post
Jim Grimes
Beard
Borden
Williams deadly weapon case at Granite Hills High
Hoffman, shot in the face during the rampage, pleads emotionally in court as the public defender notes his distress. If convicted he could face up to 44 years in prison and will be held without bail until a May 10 preliminary hearing. School resumes with over 93 percent attendance and counselors on site as students confront the impact of the shooting.
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Hoffman
William Trainor
Hofman
Granite Hills High
Wastewater Plant Proposal Sparks Community Debate
At a public meeting Sabine Standish Energy discussed a wastewater plant on agriculturally zoned land. The plan envisioned peak water use of seven million gallons daily with state utilities commission and EPA oversight. Residents questioned approvals and voiced broad opposition despite a few showing tentative interest.
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Board of Zoning Appeals
State Utilities Commission
EPA
Fire damages state lawmaker's Finzel Maryland home
State Senator John Hafer's farmhouse in Finzel near Garrett County suffered fire damage with no injuries reported. About 100 firefighters battled the blaze from Maryland and nearby units, prioritizing the back of the structure and salvaging family heirlooms and antiques as investigators continued work Monday.
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Finzel
Maryland
John Hafer
Garrett County
Allegany County
Pennsylvania
Filibuster Delays Bill as Mooney Prolongs Senate Debate
A filibuster by Mr Mooney stretched into the early morning as senators argued over a religious exemption and a New Jersey court decision. Supporters and opponents lingered in the State House, reading and debating amid naps and conversations, before a final 32-13 vote on extending debate and a 19-26 vote on the amendment.
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Mooney
State House
Senate Chamber
Andrew Harris
Baltimore County
New Jersey
Senate
Seill
Harris
Campaign fund-raising amid quotes on race stir controversy
A political figure cites a controversial 1978 AAI remark about an African American worker and ethnic tensions as part of a preemption strategy. The exchange aired during a station interview and touches on bigotry, preemption rhetoric, and concerns for small businesses facing a new bill.
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Koontz
Ferguson
AAI
Ex-Girl Scout receives 10000 settlement over camp abuse
Jennifer Carver, then ten, charged a Martin County camp counselor forced her outside at night in darkness. The Palm Glades Girl Scout Council, based in Lake Worth, settled with Jennifer’s family in January, ending a suit alleging negligent background checks on counselor Nancy Jefferson and supervision at Camp Welaka.
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Martin County
Jennifer Carver
Camp Welaka
Palm Glades
Girl Scan Council
Lake Worth
Paln Beach
Jennifer
Robert Geister
Girl Scouts
Geisle
Irene Carver
Nancy Jeferson
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