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Md. politics show signs of moving further left
After years of trying, Gov. Martin O’Malley finally has won legislative approval of two priorities of his administration: a ban on capital punishment and a measure to develop offshore wind. What helped cause the breakthrough? Political scientists say a state long solidly Democratic has moved increasingly to the left as the result of recent statewide […]
Eye Opener: Port fears longshoremen will strike
President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic party's nomination in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, saying he needs more time to fix the fragile national economy. Here's a few state government headlines to go along with that national news.
Opinions – 1/23/12: Maryland Court of Appeals
Criminal Procedure Right to counsel at bail determination BOTTOM LINE: Under Maryland’s Public Defender statute, an indigent defendant has a right to appointed counsel at his or her initial appearance before a judicial officer in order for the judicial officer to determine whether there was probable cause for the arrest and, if so, whether the […]
Law digest: 1/23/12
MARYLAND COURT OF APPEALS Criminal Procedure, Right to counsel at bail determination: Under Maryland’s Public Defender statute, an indigent defendant has a right to appointed counsel at his or her initial appearance before a judicial officer in order for the judicial officer to determine whether there was probable cause for the arrest and, if so, […]
Baltimore voting for mayor, council
Baltimore Democratic Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake is expected to coast to a re-election victory in the heavily Democratic city. Rawlings-Blake assumed her post last year after her predecessor stepped down amid scandal. Her challengers in Tuesday’s election include Republican Alfred Griffin III and write-in candidate Armand Girard, who is also a Republican. Rawlings-Blake planned to visit [[...]
