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1,000 sign ‘Boarding Passes for Justice’ at BWI
ANNAPOLIS — In a crowded meeting room at the State House, Rev. Ty Hullinger stood before a panel of important decision makers, his traditional clerical attire contrasted against the sea […]
Opponents of Md. death penalty repeal fall short
FREDERICK — An effort to undo Maryland‘s recent repeal of the death penalty has fallen short. Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger and other advocates had been seeking a ballot […]
Md. woman plans referendum petition on gun bill
A Montgomery County woman says she is planning a petition effort to get Maryland's gun control bill put to a popular vote.
Foes of gun bill try start process for petition
ANNAPOLIS — Opponents of a Maryland gun-control measure took steps on Wednesday to prepare a petition drive with hopes of giving voters a chance to reject the bill next year […]
Eye Opener: Open meeting bills advance
Here's a few government and politics headlines for Thursday, as the state Senate's gun control debate continues.
Gene Policinski: Recognizing power of assembly and petition
Assembly and petition are the “quiet freedoms” among the five rights set out in the First Amendment.
Is it too easy to petition a law to the voters?
ANNAPOLIS — Some lawmakers and Gov. Martin O’Malley are wondering: has the Internet made it too easy for citizens to petition a new law to the ballot? Maryland voters decided […]
Judge releases Baltimore Co. zoning petition signatures
A list of about 86,000 signatures gathered as part of a petition drive to potentially overturn two new zoning maps in Baltimore County was ordered released Wednesday by a Baltimore County Circuit Court judge.
Petition website under fire
A Republican lawmaker’s business venture, which successfully helped to petition three state laws to referendum over the last year, is being accused of campaign finance violations by the Maryland Democratic Party.
Baltimore Co. judge prevents release of petitioners’ names in Solo Cup site dispute
A Baltimore County Circuit Court judge Thursday issued a temporary restraining order against the county Board of Elections preventing it from releasing the names of nearly 95,000 petitioners in an […]
Redistricting referendum survived by a single vote in Court of Appeals
A petition drive to force a vote on Maryland‘s congressional redistricting plan succeeded by just a single vote in the state’s highest court. The Court of Appeals had rejected the […]
Gallaudet official on leave after signing gay marriage petition
WASHINGTON — The chief diversity officer at Gallaudet University has been placed on paid leave after she signed a petition to put a gay marriage referendum on the ballot in […]
