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Olukayode Akinpelu Jr., left, a 14-year-old 8th grader at St. Francis, waives a flag at the non-public school advocacy day in Annapolis, Md., on March 2, 2017. Gov. Larry Hogan spoke at the rally in support of using state funds for non-public schools throughout the state. (Hannah Klarner / Capital News Service)

Battle lines drawn on public funding for private schools

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — More than 1,000 private school students and chaperones greeted and cheered Gov. Larry Hogan’s arrival down the steps of the Maryland State House on Nonpublic School Advocacy day Thursday morning.

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Bill could make blocking a four-way intersection illegal

Vehicles that enter an intersection but fail to cross it once the light turns red would be subject to a ticket and fine under a “don’t block the box” bill sponsored by Delegate Al Carr, D-Montgomery.

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Bills curb Md. assistance in federal immigration enforcement

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — A pair of bills would restrict the involvement of law enforcement agencies in Maryland with federal immigration efforts, banning state government agents from asking crime victims or suspects about their immigration or citizenship status.

State lawmakers debate bill allowing terminally ill patients to end their lives

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — This was the third year state lawmakers have been asked: should a terminally ill person, who has less than six months to live and is mentally capable, be able to receive medication to end their lives? Should the…

Religious leaders gather in Annapolis to support earned sick leave

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Toni Holness, public policy director of the ACLU in Maryland, speaks at a press conference in Annapolis, Md., on February 8, 2017. She was discussing a bill promoting transparency in police departments, and changes files relating to internal complaint investigations so they are no longer personnel files and can be accessed with a Public Information Act request. (Hannah Klarner\ Capital News Service)

Civil rights groups push legislation on police transparency

Maryland is one of the least transparent states regarding police misconduct complaints, civil rights advocates said in Annapolis Wednesday.

State lawmakers put passing bills aside for an annual game of roundball

COLLEGE PARK–Maryland state lawmakers are sometimes known for playing hardball but for one night during the 90-day session they face off against each other in a game of roundball.

‘Quack quack’: Meet Maryland’s proposed state waterfowl

Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti, D-Harford, is proposing a bill that would add a new state symbol: the canvasback duck, also known as the “King of Ducks,” as the state waterfowl.

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Maryland Senate votes to override Clean Energy Jobs veto

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – The state Senate voted Thursday morning to override Gov. Larry Hogan’s 2016 veto of the Clean Energy Jobs bill, 32 to 13, after the House voted 85 to 51 Tuesday to override the measure.

Lawmakers lay passing bills aside for a night to pass the rock

COLLEGE PARK– Maryland state lawmakers are sometimes known for playing hardball, but for one night during the 90-day session, they faced off against each other in a game of basketball.