Rahn said he has delayed the submission date for plans related to the Purple Line to August 19.

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Incoming governor may have sent his strongest signal yet on the fate of two multibillion-dollar rail projects

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Residents and businesses complained about the potential negative effects it would have on southwest Baltimore.

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The executives of Baltimore and Baltimore County revealed Tuesday what they are willing to pay to complete the controversial proposed Red Line light rail project.

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Criminal Procedure Speedy Trial Act  BOTTOM LINE: Although U.S. District Court erred in requiring defendant to waive her rights under the Speedy Trial Act as a condition for granting a mistrial, appellate review was not available because defendant’s claims under ...

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The House has unanimously passed a measure to raise the maximum highway speed limit from 65 mph to 70.

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Union leaders say they want to ensure a public-private partnership meant to lower the costs of the proposed Purple Line doesn’t mean lower wages and benefits for future employees.

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Baltimore County’s first taxpayer-funded incentive for a large development — an $80 million tax increment financing package to be presented and backed by the state — is being prepared to help finance infrastructure costs at the $700 million Metro Centre development in Owings Mills.

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A few government and politics headlines for Friday.

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The Maryland Department of Transportation says it will listen to concerns about Baltimore's proposed light rail Red Line, but that major changes to the project aren't coming.

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