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Maryland Senate approves pot decriminalization bill

Fredrick Kunkle and John Wagner

Legislation that would approve civil penalty for possession of small amounts of pot now goes to House.

Jenna Johnson

Drivers who cause a serious crash while using a cell phone would face up to a year in jail.

Patrick Svitek

County executive calls for 6.4 percent more spending on schools, 5 percent increase for public safety.

Fredrick Kunkle

Tow truck drivers offered dramatic testimony of close-calls, injuries and fatalities in seeking “move over” law.

Jenna Johnson

Legislation calls for increased penalties for crimes committed in the presence of children.

John Wagner

The Democratic hopeful for governor gets the endorsement over Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown.

Fredrick Kunkle

Plan would raise state spending by about 3 percent. GOP leader says that’s too much.

Bill Turque

Salting, snow removal and overtime for county personnel have pushed up the cost.

Jenna Johnson

Legislation could jeopardize $280.9 million in funding state receives if federal officials don’t agree.

Bill Turque

Industry figures hope to unseat Roger Berliner over Clarksburg watershed construction.

Jenna Johnson

Bill would increase penalties for drivers who cause serious or fatal crashes while using a cellphone.

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