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Gov. O’Malley’s push to repeal the death penalty is likely to get a vote in the entire state senate, even if his legislation fails in committee. The move would be a courtesy by Sen. President Mike Miller, a death penalty supporter, but also “may reflect his confidence that the repeal effort will fail.” [Baltimore Sun]
Maryland loses 3,000 acres of woodlands a year, robbing the bay of one of its most effective sources of pollution control. [Bay & Environment]
Anne Arundel County Police Chief James Teare defends his department’s handling of a report of possible sexual activity in the backseat of County Executive John Leopold’s car. Teare says the officer who arrived at the scene found no evidence of wrongdoing, adding “Mr. Leopold was fully dressed and wearing his notable red sweater vest.” [Baltimore Sun]
Gov. O’Malley announced he supports efforts to required people to prove legal residence before receiving a Maryland state driver’s license. [Maryland Politics]
Comptroller Peter Franchot thinks the national recession will last well into 2010. [WBAL]
Sen. E.J. Pipkin (R-Eastern Shore) wants the state to consider adding a third span to the Bay Bridge. [The Capital]
The Orioles announce a stimulus package for baseball fans. [Maryland Daily Record]
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