Gov. Carney Vetoes Recreational Marijuana Legislation

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Governor John Carney, D-Del. has vetoed a bill that received final legislative approval that would have removed all penalties for possession of one ounce or less of marijuana by a person 21 years of age or older. Carney released a statement Tuesday to accompany his veto of House Bill 371: “Pursuant to Article III, Section…

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Berlin Mayor Vetoes Council’s Amended Budget

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Berlin Mayor Zack Tyndall has vetoed the amended budget approved by the town council last week. Tyndall says he proposed a balanced FY22 budget – keeping the tax rate the same and including capital projects and contributions to build up the town’s depleted reserve funds. However, the council approved a seven-page amendment to the Mayor’s…

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Hogan Vetoes Bill to Block Life Sentences For Juveniles

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Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has vetoed legislation that would have prohibited a court from sentencing a juvenile convicted as an adult to life without parole. Hogan said in his veto message Thursday that while he is a believer in second chances, the legislation relates to juveniles who have been convicted of serious crimes including murder,…

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Gov Larry Hogan Vetoes Prevailing Wage Rates Legislation

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Governor Hogan has vetoed Senate Bill 572/House Bill 1243 – the ​Prevailing Wage Rates – Public Work Contracts – Suits by Employees. He says that the bill is “an inconsistent reversal” of legislation (SB451/HB1100) that was passed by Maryland General Assembly action from just a few years ago that required workers to file a complaint…

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