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The Maryland House of Delegates approves substantial restrictions to capital punishment in Maryland. Governor O’Malley wanted a full repeal but will sign the bill. [Baltimore Sun]
The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Act, which would “commit the state to reduce its climate-warming emissions of carbon dioxide 25 percent by 2020″ nears final passage. [Bay & Environment]
Prosecutors suggests that the corruption case against Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon could expand. [Baltimore Sun]
Dixon stays focused on city issues, says she wants to cut trash pickup to once a week to encourage recycling and save cash. Residents fear more rats. [WJZ]
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) has introduced a bill expanding federal money available to protect witnesses in state and local cases. Cummings says “retaliation against witnesses has escalated to the point where ‘it basically can destroy your criminal justice system.’” [Baltimore Sun]
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