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Bullying Gas leaks, Evictions, Firefighter, + more
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Joyce Dowling
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Apr 09, 2005 14:45 PDT
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NEWS STORIES
Senate passes bill for tracking bullying
Annapolis Capital, MD - Apr 9, 2005
... might be in order," Sen. Paul Pinsky, D-Prince George's, said in
response to Mrs. Greenip's amendment. Mr. Miller said parents won ...
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/04_09-23/GOV
Md. Regulators Probing Handling of Pr. George's Gas Leaks
Washington Post - Apr 9, 2005
... Service Commission, the agency that regulates utilities, has
opened a formal inquiry into Washington Gas's handling of gas leaks
in Prince George's County.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38793-2005Apr8.html
Technology v. Bullets
Washington Post - Apr 9, 2005
However, the murder case in Prince George's County that was
prosecuted with the help of Maryland's ballistics database proves the
system's value.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38730-2005Apr8.html
Maryland Bill Attacks Scams In Foreclosure Consulting
Washington Post - Apr 9, 2005
The state's attorney's office in Prince George's County is
investigating a half-dozen such complaints, Niemann said.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A38499-2005Apr8.html
Prince George's Co. Executive Backs Off Threat Of Evictions
NBC 4.com - Washington,DC,USA - Apr 7, 2005
Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson is backing off
statements he made last month about shutting down some properties
that he ...
<http://www.nbc4.com/news/4353076/detail.html>
Report Critical of Firefighter Training
WJLA, DC - Apr 7, 2005
A report on the accident that critically injured a Prince George's
County firefighter blames inadequate training procedures.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0405/219165.html
County Offers Grants to Promote Healthy Lifestyles
Montgomery County Sentinel, MD - Apr 7, 2005
... an effort to lend financial support to community groups and
organizations wishing to initiate health related programs for
members, Prince George's Center for ...
http://www.thesentinel.com/283017900649187.php
Jessamy calls House witness legislation 'toothless'
Baltimore Sun - Apr 7, 2005
With House Judiciary Chairman Joseph F. Vallario Jr., a Prince
George's County Democrat, threatening to kill the bill, Ehrlich and
his aides worked out...
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-witness0407,1,3137928.story?coll=bal-home-headlines
Amendment to protect nudists stripped from bill
Baltimore Sun - Apr 7, 2005
Prince George's County lawmakers have been pushing for a bill that
would allow Maryland's cities to impose tougher restrictions on strip
clubs.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/politics/bal-nudist0407,1,3247112.story?coll=bal-home-headlines
Md. Assembly Expands Gay Rights
Washington Post - Apr 7, 2005
John Giannetti (D-Prince George's), who shepherded the bill through
the chamber, said that Maryland is "finally catching up to other
states."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34478-2005Apr7.html
Proposed PG budget to fund new rescue squad HQ
Laurel Leader, MD - Apr 7, 2005
A Prince George's County capital improvement budget introduced last
week includes funding for a new home for the Laurel Volunteer Rescue
Squad.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=623119&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1
Update of northern PG growth plan begins
Laurel Leader, MD - Apr 7, 2005
It's been 15 years since the Prince George's County Planning Board
has updated the Master Plan for Subregion 1, which includes the
Laurel area.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=623123&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1
City follows county lead for disaster planning
Laurel Leader, MD - Apr 7, 2005
Prince George's officials have not approved a final plan for the
county, and still need to submit it to the County Council for
approval.
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=623110&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1
Web Site Offers Comparison of Hospitals' Care in Key Areas
Washington Post - Apr 7, 2005
The data show that three of the six hospitals in Prince George's
County exceed state and national averages in the percentage of heart
attack patients handed...
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A28665-2005Apr6.html
County Council Audits Johnson's Staffing
NBC 4.com, DC - Apr 7, 2005
The Prince George's County Council wants an across-the-board audit of
all county staffing moves after reports that County Executive Jack
has sharply increased the number of senior management jobs in county
government over the past two years.
http://www.nbc4.com/news/4354849/detail.html
PG backs off tenant eviction threat
Washington Times, DC - Apr 7, 2005
Prince George's County will evict tenants and demolish apartment
complexes only as a last resort to stopping crime, county spokesman
Jim Keary said yesterday.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20050406-105436-3355r.htm
Ehrlich wagers that slots bill will pass
Washington Times, DC - Apr 7, 2005
Some House leaders think Mr. Miller, Prince George's Democrat, is
holding up the budget in hopes of using it as leverage to persuade
the House to try to gain...
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20050406-105436-6001r.htm
Senate approves $1 wage increase
Washington Times, DC - Apr 7, 2005
... still trying to persuade 29 senators to vote to limit debate, but
"they are not meeting with much success," said Mr. Miller, Prince
George's County Democrat.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20050406-105437-3894r.htm
Johnson: Prince George's economy still strong
Business Gazette, MD - Apr 7, 2005
It's hard not to get excited about the things going on in Prince
George's County," Melissaratos said.
http://www.gazette.net/200514/princegeorgescty/county/268774-1.html
Senate, House face off over taxes, school construction
Business Gazette, MD - Apr 7, 2005
Prince George's County would get $16.6 million under the Senate
budget and $22 million in the House.
http://www.gazette.net/200514/princegeorgescty/education/268770-1.html
County budget affects local areas slightly
Business Gazette, MD - Apr 7, 2005
Greenbelt and Berwyn Heights will benefit minimally by items in
Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson's $2.1 billion proposed
2006 budget.
http://www.gazette.net/200514/greenbelt/news/268707-1.html
Health insurance benefit bill passes Senate
Annapolis Capital, MD - Apr 6, 2005
Paul Pinsky, D-Prince George's, said when Wal-Mart shorts its
employees on health care, taxpayers end up paying the bill through
Medicaid....
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/04_06-01/GOV
'Metro Woman' Enlisted to Help Purple Line
WTOP, D.C. - Apr 6, 2005
It's the Purple Line, also known as the Bi-County Transitway, which
would provide mass transit between Montgomery and Prince George's
counties.
http://www.wtopnews.com/index.php?nid=30&sid=492563
Soaring assessments spur tax relief drive
Baltimore Sun - Apr 6, 2005
Del. Victor R. Ramirez, a Prince George's County Democrat who is
another sponsor of the House bill, said assessments are "getting
outrageous.".
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bal-bz.taxcredit06apr06,1,5451160.story?coll=bal-business-headlines
Process to narrow pipe options starts with pros, cons
Business Gazette, MD - Apr 5, 2005
Officials from WSSC said the new pipe is needed because projected
growth in Prince George's County will cause decreased water pressure
in some parts....
http://www.gazette.net/200514/bethesda/news/268229-1.html
Senate Votes To Add Bike Path To ICC
W*USA 9, DC - Apr 1, 2005
...rejected an amendment opposing use of revenues from other toll
facilities to help pay for the $2.4 billion highway in Montgomery and
Prince George's counties.
http://wusatv9.com/news/news_article.aspx?storyid=38482
Family program is caught in political crossfire
Washington Times, DC - Apr 1, 2005
Diane Cohen used the Prince George's County resource center to find
before- and after-school care for her daughters.
http://washingtontimes.com/metro/20050331-104931-4477r.htm
Democrats chide Ehrlich for problems at juvenile jails
Baltimore Sun - Mar 31, 2005
...the Cheltenham Youth Facility in Prince George's County violated
the constitutional civil rights of the youths confined there.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.juvenile31mar31,1,4699198.story?coll=bal-local-headlines
Washington Area Governments Sign 'Trash Treaty'
WJLA, DC - Mar 30, 2005
Leaders from Washington, Montgomery, Prince George's, Charles and
Saint Mary's counties in Maryland and Fairfax County, Virginia,
signed on...
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0305/217174.html
PG County May Look At Buying Prescription Drugs From Canada
WJLA, DC - Mar 30, 2005
Some Prince George's County lawmakers want the county to look at
buying prescription drugs from Canada in an effort to save money.
http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/0305/216995.html
County seeks WSSC candidates
Business Gazette, MD - Mar 29, 2005
... has an opening on the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission,
the water and sewer utility that serves 1.6 million in Montgomery and
Prince George's counties.
http://www.gazette.net/200513/montgomerycty/county/267216-1.html
Bills tackle disposal of computers
Annapolis Capital, MD - Mar 29, 2005
Although Montgomery, Prince George's, St. Mary's, Howard, and Anne
Arundel counties all offer some computer recycling, some allow....
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/03_29-46/BUS
Stem cell research bill passes House, 81-53
Baltimore Sun - Mar 29, 2005
... should ever be done at the expense of another life, yet that is
what embryonic stem cell research does," said Anne Healey, a Prince
George's County Democrat.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.stem29mar29,1,5385458.story?coll=bal-local-headlines
Senate rejects 'morning-after' contraception bill
Baltimore Sun - Mar 25, 2005
Two sponsors of the bill - Democrats Gloria G. Lawlah of Prince
George's and Edward J. Kasemeyer of Howard County - cast dissenting
votes.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/bal-md.emergency25mar25,1,3690895.story?coll=bal-local-headlines
Hospital plans facility upgrades
Laurel Leader, MD - Mar 24, 2005
Williams said turmoil in the Prince George's hospital system has
resulted in recent departures of other administrators from Laurel
Regional....
http://news.mywebpal.com/news_tool_v2.cfm?pnpID=810&NewsID=619933&CategoryID=5845&show=localnews&om=1
Bill would close loophole in local zoning laws
Annapolis Capital, MD - Mar 23, 2005
Del. Mary A. Conroy, D-Prince George's, said she had to get a bunch
of permits to build an addition on her house, and her constituents
have to do the same.
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2005/03_23-21/GOV
Median Sales Price Tops $300,000
Washington Post - Mar 22, 2005
The least expensive continued to be Prince George's County, up 20
percent to $222,000.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A55572-2005Mar21.html
Thanks to student volunteer Daniel Knorr, sophmore high school
student at Grace Brethren Christian School in Clinton, for helping
with the news search.
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CALENDAR
At http://www.localendar.com/public/PGCares
How to Drug-Proof Your Teen
(Still need someone to help update the calendar)
Do a search on your zip code for other area events at:
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
*** Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute Blog ***
Maryland Budget and Tax Policy Institute announces a new blog.
They're now discussing the minimum wage. http://www.marylandpolicy.org
*** How to Drug-Proof Your Teen ***
The PTA at Thurgood Marshall Middle School (4909 Brinkley Road in
Temple Hills) will host a free seminar on How to Drug-Proof Your Teen
on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. in the school's Multi-Purpose Room.
Attendees will learn why teens choose to use tobacco and other
drugs, the drugs that teens use today, the signs of drug use, how
parents can help their teen choose to be tobacco and drug-free, and
what parents can do if they suspect their teen is using drugs.
Please contact Shellie Monroe, PTA President, at
<mailto:shellie-@yahoo.com>shellie-@yahoo.com or (202)
942-3023 if you have questions or would like additional information.
*** Federal Funding Opportunities for Land conservation ***
Chesapeake bay watershed
FREE WORKSHOP
Anne Arundel Community College
Center for Applied Learning and Technology*
101 College Parkway,
Arnold, MD 21012-1895
May 4, 2005
9:00am - 3:00pm
LUNCH IS PROVIDED.
Stipends for lodging are available for those participants traveling a
great distance.**
RSVP no later than April 8th, 2005 Space is limited.
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internet experience. Reply to this email or call 301-782-9922.
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