Eye Opener: Prince George’s school takeover gets watered down

Here’s a few government and politics headlines for Thursday:

• The Washington Post reports that Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III plan to take over county schools has been watered down by lawmakers.
• The Baltimore Sun reports legislation that would alter the state’s speed camera program is headed to the House of Delegates.
• The Daily Record reports that rules for casino employees are being relaxed.
• The Gazette reports on legislation near passage that would stiffen penalties for talking on a cell phone while driving.
• The Capital of Annapolis reports an Anne Arundel County Republican is calling for creation of a volunteer militia across the state.
• The Frederick News-Post reports on legislation that would help prevent medically fragile children who had been in foster care from falling through the cracks in adulthood.