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The Tenth Amendment in action in Maryland as counties stand against the gun bill

Carroll County Commissioner Richard Rothschild has been the driving force behind the Board of Commissioners' vote Wednesday night to stand against the Maryland Firearms and Safety Act , the gun-grabbing legislation just passed by the Maryland General Assembly.

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Related Topix: Maryland, Carroll County, MD, Immigration Reform

Thu May 23, 2013

Examiner.com

Green's failed grooming underscores Maryland's growing therapist abuse epidemic

In yet another example of therapist abuse in Maryland , Clarence W. Green, Jr., 57, of Salisbury was charged last week after a client reported repeated sexual harassment, escalating sexual advances, and exposure by Green.

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Related Topix: Maryland, Epidemic, Natural Disasters, Criminal Defense Law, Law

WBAL-AM Baltimore

Police Plan Extra Patrols For Holiday Weekend

Officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and troopers from the Maryland State Police are also encouraging motorists to move over one lane if they see an emergency vehicle.

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Gazette.net

2014: Race and Place

Last week, we noted that both the cicadas and Maryland's gubernatorial hopefuls are emerging from their holes in the ground to serenade us with their annoying mating calls.

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Related Topix: Maryland, US News, Opinion

WBAL-AM Baltimore

Audit: Schools Spent Stimulus Money On Cruises, Catering

The U.S. Department of Education audited the way the state spent its stimulus money,and it found Baltimore City Schools spent $4,352 on a pair of dinner cruises for parents school volunteers and staff, plus $1,575 for catering for school events, and $1,336 for theater tickets.

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Patch.com

Fewer Marylanders Expected to Travel During 2013 Memorial Day Weekend

Fewer Maryland motorists are expected to travel this year, but Memorial Day weekend 2013 will still be one of the busiest of the past 12 years, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic . "It appears changing current economic conditions as a result of sequestration, which has impacted the wallets of many, may be influencing some residents' uneasiness to travel ... (more)

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Maryland

NBC Washington

Marylanders Are Highest Earners in U.S.

The state's median income for a family of four comes out to $105,348, according to numbers recently released from the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Patch.com

What's Open, Closed in Howard County on Memorial Day 2013

Memorial Day is Monday, May 27, and if you were hoping to run some errands, good luck.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Maryland

Patch.com

Delegate Krebs Offers Report Summarizing 2013 Legislative Session

In a recent newsletter to her constituents, Carroll County Delegate Susan Krebs, R-District 9B, offered a link to the " 90 Day Report ," a summary of the legislation from the 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly.

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Wed May 22, 2013

Big News Network.com

The 24 Hour Gamble Pays Off For Employees At Maryland Live Casino

Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news.

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WFMD-AM Frederick

New Commercial In Support Of Maryland Gun Control Law

A new ad campaign called "Maryland Stood Up" began airing yesterday in support of the gun control measure singned into law last week.

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Patch.com

Box Bar Not Re-Opening After All

Bethesda's Box Bar & Grille has had a rough year. A few months ago, the Hooters-style restaurant and bar was sold to George Farrell, who re-opened the space as Dry Fried Wings , a family-friendly eatery launched in January with a high-profile kickoff event featuring civil rights activists, Maryland Lt.

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Patch.com

Taking Care of Business: Virginia No. 3 in Best Places to Start Up

Virginia has been ranked the third-best state for starting a business, according to a new report from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Related Topix: Virginia Government, Virginia, Maryland, Small Business, Personal Finance

Washington Examiner

Maryland taxpayers could see refunds as attorney general weighs appeal

Maryland's Court of Appeals ruled in January that the state must offer credits to taxpayers whose out-of-state income is subject to local piggyback taxes.

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Related Topix: Maryland, US News, US Supreme Court

GuruFocus.com

Value Idea Contest - PostNL at 3x Earnings

PostNL is the Dutch postal service. By law, the company may charge $0.60 for carrying a letter from Breda to Borger.

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Related Topix: Netherlands, World News, Maryland

Tue May 21, 2013

Applied Clinical Trials

Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission Funds 31 New Research Proposals in FY 2013

The board of directors of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation approved the Commission's recommendation to fund 31 new proposals with the Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund's FY2013 budget.

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Related Topix: Stem Cell Research, Science / Technology, Maryland, Healthcare Law, Law, US Governors, Martin O'Malley

Government Executive

Health Care Implementation Will Be Bumpy But Fruitful, Says Panel

The Obama administration's quickening push to implement health care reform is likely to create success stories and debacles that differ across states, a panel of experts said Monday.

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Related Topix: Tax, District of Columbia Government, Washington DC, Healthcare Law, Law, Health Insurance, Health, Maryland

Business Journal

Memorial Day travel expected to be down in Maryland

Fewer Marylanders than last year will take to the roads, skies and seas for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

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Related Topix: Maryland, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Lincoln Daily News

O'Malley using agenda, fundraising to explore 2016

His latest legislative achievements put him in the vanguard of his party's liberal base.

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Related Topix: 2012 Presidential Election, US Politics, US News, Barack Obama, Maryland, US Governors, Martin O'Malley, Hillary Clinton

Business Journal

Memorial Day travel expected to be down in Maryland

Fewer Marylanders than last year will take to the roads, skies and seas for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

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Related Topix: Memorial Day, Life, Holidays, Maryland