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Voter registration reform gains momentum in Maryland

Efforts by Sen. Ron Young to reform the state's voter registration system are gaining traction in the Maryland General Assembly.

Tags: Ron Young , voter registration

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Fate of vehicular manslaughter bill uncertain in Md. Senate

Supporters of a bill aimed at getting tough with drivers who take lives on area roads are worried that the chance to close a loophole in state law could disappear.

Tags: Brian Frosh , Bike Maryland , manslaughter , Kate Ryan , Maryland Senate , Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee ,

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Montgomery, Pr. George's drivers worst for school bus safety

It might amaze you to learn how many Maryland drivers in just one day broke the law by not obeying school bus stop signs.

Tags: school bus , school bus cameras , Nancy S. Grasmick , Jerry Weast , Paul D. Shinkman , Ari Ashe

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Hospital association urges even spread of assessment fee

The Maryland Hospital Association is urging the state to spread a hospital tax evenly among providers and the self-insured to avoid hitting its members too hard, a position highlighted last week during a Medicaid briefing at the group's headquarters in Elkridge.

Tags: Maryland Hospital Association , Elkridge , Carmela Coyle ,

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Bill would tighten Maryland's texting ban

A bill moving through Maryland's General Assembly would tighten the state's ban on texting wile driving.

Tags: texting , texting while driving ,

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Vote on Md. gay marriage bill coming Friday

A crucial committee vote on a bill that would legalize same-sex marriage in Maryland will not take place Thursday.

Tags: Gay marriage , Joseph Vallario , Maryland House Judiciary Committee , Tiffany Alston , Keiffer Mitchell , Don Dwyer , Jill Carter

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Clock ticking for Md. gay marriage bill

Andrew Mollenbeck, WTOP reporter in Annapolis

Tags: Gay marriage , Andrew Mollenbeck , Maryland House Judiciary Committee

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Plan to merge police forces stalls in Mont. Co.

Time is running out for a complicated plan to merge Montgomery County's police force with Maryland-National Capital Park Police.

Tags: Maryland National Capital Park police , Montgomery County , Montgomery County Council , Prince George's County , Isiah Leggett , Nancy Floreen , Montgomery County Police , Evan Haning

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Frosh urges expansion of BPA ban

Under the proposed bill, the ban would include all containers intended to hold food or beverages for consumption by a child under the age of 4. Current law limits the ban to sippy cups and baby bottles.

Tags: Brian Frosh , BPA

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O'Malley proposing greater fines for Md. drivers

Facing a huge budget gap, Maryland is looking for creative ways to raise money, including charging drivers more when they get pulled over.

Tags: Martin O'Malley , fines , traffic , abusive driver fees , Virginia , Max Smith ,

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