A bill that would deny custody and visitation to parents guilty of sexual abuse of a minor was heard by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.
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Advocates, Legislators Advocate for Reducing Corporate Money in Politics
Activists and Maryland lawmakers rallied in front of the state capitol Thursday to oppose the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United decision and advocate for ways to pull corporate money out of campaign finance.
Legislators Will Debate a Moratorium on Fracking
Activists want a moratorium on fracking in Maryland, but supporters say existing regulations are sufficient and drilling will create jobs.
Md. Girls Incarcerated at Higher Rates than Boys for Lesser Offenses
Of the 279 female youth committed to residential treatment centers in Maryland in 2010, approximately 80 percent were accused of nothing more serious than a misdemeanor, statistics from the Department of Juvenile Services show. For boys, that figure was around 50 percent.
Maryland Lawmakers Seek Campaign Finance Amendment
Maryland legislators gathered with activists outside the state capitol Thursday to promote an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would end the multi-million dollar flood of corporate money bolstering political campaigns.