Democrats lose bid to hire thousands of teachers nationwide
Washington report details a partisan clash as four Republican senators join opposition to a plan backed by Democrats to add thousands of public school teachers. The debate centers on class sizes, federal funding, and the scope of budget support for schools, with lawmakers predicting a divided vote and political implications for upcoming elections.
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Thad
Susan Collins
May
Lawmakers Debated Marijuana Bill Amid Opposition
The Frederick County Judicial Proceedings Committee discussed a marijuana bill with opposition from Hemphcins Timothy Ferguson and Mel Mooney. Co sponsors Brinkles Detective Hecht and Snod Grass drew questions about constituent support. Mr Murphy commented on the contention.
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Hemphbcins
Timothy Ferguson
Mel Mooney
Brinkles
Hecht
Snodgrass
Murphy
Wal Mart Opening Faces Local Debate and Competition
Mount Airy residents and business owners weigh Wal Mart’s arrival amid concerns about impact on local shops. Ames Department Store contrasts with Wal Mart’s scale, while officials praise charitable gifts and community engagement. Local reactions vary from hopeful shopper to wary mayor, with business leaders predicting changes.
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South Main Siren
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Dursey
Johnson
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Trewit Tell
Wal
Carol Cahall
Wal-Mart
Phelps
Ace Hardware
Sam Walton
Mount Airy
Maryland bans discrimination based on sexual orientation
Maryland Governor Paris Glendening signed a civil rights bill adding sexual orientation to the state anti-discrimination law, making Maryland the 12th state to prohibit bias in housing employment and public accommodations. The ceremony also approved a racial profiling bill requiring police to track traffic stop data, while opponents consider a referendum drive.
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Paris Glendening
Maryland
Blake Humphreys
Free State Justice
Glendening
State House
Doug Stigler
Family Protection Lobby
Stigler
Mike Morrill
Morrill
Molly Burton
National Conference of State Legislatures
Washington
Teachers approve raises amid budget concerns and grants
The school board voted 3 to 2 to raise special education assistants pay by 10.65 per hour with 41 voting yes and Mr Thompson opposing. The county provides 523000 to move 35 of 160 aides into benefits. Critics warn future costs could widen a 108 million deficit by 2008. The final decision rests with Frederick County Board of Education. Commissioner Jan Gardner notes options exist to avert a multi year shortfall.
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Nena Hagan
Commisssummers
Board of Education
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Jan Gardner
Catholic parish plans regional school campus expansion
The Catholic church aims to hold 11 weekend services including a satellite at Frederick Community College to serve 700 FCC attendees forming the St Katharine Drexel Parish. A new 25 000 square foot church and 90 000 square foot school are planned on Opossumtown Pike with 10 000 square feet of early education space, open by 2003 pending fundraising.
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Boisvert
FCC
St Katharine Drexel
St. John’s School
Opossumtown Pike
Willow Road
Christine Mayo
Harris, Smariga & Associates
City
Planning Commission
Opossumstown Pike
Lawmakers trade barbs over signed contract bill
The debate centers on a bill to boost state contracts for minority and women-owned businesses. Delegates Glendening and Branch receive praise and criticism as the House version is signed, with leadership from the Black and Women's Caucuses highlighted. The key point is the bill’s signing.
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Baltimore
Black Caucus
Sue Hewit
Frederick Washington
Byrne
Xhale faces financial strain after restricted hours ruling
The Xhale nightspot contends the public hearing and judge Stepler order threaten its revenue and ability to pay debts. Lawyers Powell Schobel and Stephen Walker expect a June hearing as county attorneys Mathias, Gimmermann, and Steele prepare for court in Baltimore.
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Stepler
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Xhale
Leslie A Powell
Diana Wi Schobel
Gener
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Onder County
John S Mathias Paul
Qmmermann
Nevett Steele Jr
Baltimore
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