Maryland News

In a little less than a month, three high-profile domestic violence cases in Frederick County have resulted in the deaths of three women and two men who committed suicide after their assaults. via Gazette.Net

“It's an empowering thing to be able to step up and fire into a target or a deer for the first time”

Whether they're experienced shooters or picking up a gun for the first time, women who learn hunting skills at an annual clinic in Maryland are eager to break into a sport that's generally dominated by men. via Daily Times

“They are crafting state policy in a back room”

The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval last night to a modified version of Gov. Martin O'Malley's tax plan after objections by Montgomery County Democrats nearly derailed his efforts to resolve Maryland's budget shortfall.

Under the new plan expected to pass the House early this morning, the sales tax would not be extended to any additional services. Proposals by O'Malley and the state Senate to tax computer services, real estate management and health clubs drew widespread protests, as did an earlier House proposal to tax repair services. Read more

A coalition of hospital leaders and nursing educators says in less than a decade Maryland could be facing a shortage of 10,000 nurses. via WTOP

Legislation to address Maryland's budget deficit by raising $1 billion in revenue and cutting $500 million in spending headed toward a House vote after a proposed sales tax extension to repair services and ... via The Associated Press

“He had threats by then so we were all cognoscente of that. Everything went off without a hitch in our county. Then he went to Prince George's county which was right next door”

The man who shot Alabama Governor George Wallace was released from prison Friday. via WYOW-TV Eagle River

A Maryland prison system spokesman says Milwaukee native Arthur Bremer has been released from prison. via WSAW

“We should not be spending more money right now”

Taxes or bonds would be used to fund Chesapeake Bay cleanup under a bill slated for consideration by the Maryland House Saturday. via WUSA9.com Washington, DC

“To say that all that's going to happen is we're going to paralyze you, instead of shooting you in the head, so you should be grateful, doesn't seem to be the appropriate response”

Wednesday, November 07, 2007 WBAL Radio as reported by Robert Lang Maryland Budget Secretary T. Eloise Foster talks to Transportation Secretary John Porcari during a break in yesterday's Senate hearing. via WBAL-AM Baltimore

“We are committed to putting violent gang members behind bars, so that we can ensure the citizens of Maryland receive the safety and security they deserve.”

James Guillen, also known as Toro, age 21, of Hyattsville, Maryland, pleaded guilty last week - after a jury was selected - to conspiracy to conduct and participate in racketeering enterprise activities of a ... via Men's News Daily

A Maryland prison system spokesman said Arthur Bremer has been released from prison. via WRC Washington DC Channel 4

“We're here in a special session to fix the budget deficit”

Plans to impose a Maryland development fee to pay for Chesapeake Bay cleanup have been abandoned -- but supporters are looking to more modest plans to funnel money into bay restoration. via Baltimore Sun

“More importantly, the record establishes that the DOC did not engage in disparate treatment of Carter”

An appeals court last week struck down a complaint filed by a fired South Woods State Prison employee claiming that his termination seven years ago was an act of racial discrimination. via Press of Atlantic City

The Maryland Senate has given preliminary approval to holding a November 2008 referendum on slot machine gambling and is moving toward voting on Governor Martin O'Malley's plan to address the state's budget ... via NewsChannel 8

“I, as a natural selector, will eliminate all who I see unfit.”

Kids, Guns, Death and Consequences What is Going on with Our Youth in Today's Society? There are two real lessens that all teens need to learn and understand. via Scared Monkeys

“We have seen many caseworkers perform at an unacceptably low quality of work that has damaged children over the years”

Citing two decades of broken promises, child advocates have filed a motion on behalf of Baltimore's foster children, asking that the city and the state be held in contempt of court for failing to reform its ... via Hometown Annapolis

“It's raising their taxes. When was the last time a state taxed its way to prosperity?”

Democratic leaders in the General Assembly remain confident they will pass Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposed tax increases, but at least one member of their party says he will stand up with Republicans to stop ... via Baltimore Sun

The full Maryland Senate is discussing Governor Martin O'Malley's budget deficit plan Wednesday. via NewsChannel 8

“Televising a trial makes it more public ... and more fair”

Cameras are either the best thing that could happen to a criminal courtroom or the worst. via The Capital

“If we're not competitive, you're not going to get the staff you need”

Maryland may not be getting new voting machines after all. A legislative subcommittee mulling budget cuts on Tuesday to address a state shortfall considered cutting $3.3 million from the State Board of ... via WRC Washington DC Channel 4