Politics & Government

Campaign Fund Theft, Tax Scofflaws Named, Return of Bottle Deposits? Maryland Politics in Brief

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Baltimore Sun: Rep. John Delaney, a first term Democrat, downplayed rumors that he is considering running for governor. Delany said that it is his expectation that he will continue to serve in Congress. 

Grandson of Late Delegate Charged with Stealing Campaign Funds 

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Washington Post: Philip Harrison II, the grandson of the late Del. Hattie Harrison, has been charged with stealing $17,600 from her campaign. Philip Harrison II allegedly wrote unauthorized campaign checks to himself and used funds to pay bills.  

Maryland PIRG Backs 5-Cent Bottle Deposit  

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Capital Gazette: Maryland Public Interest Research Group delivered a petition with 7,000 signatures to the Maryland State House on Monday advocating for a 5-cent redeemable deposit on recyclable bottles and cans.

Republican Lawmakers Push Good Samaritan Bill

Star Democrat: Del. Jeannie Haddaway, R-Talbot County, and Del. Addie Eckardt, R-Dorchester, have introduced legislation that would prevent minors who seek help for someone experiencing a medical emergency due to alcohol or drugs from being prosecuted for drug or underage alcohol possession.   

Lawmakers: Cellphones, Staffing Key to Prison Security

Herald-Mail: A joint commission of state lawmakers has determined that increasing staffing levels at prisons, and increasing penalties for inmates who smuggle cellphones into prison are the top recommendations to increase security at state jails.      


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