http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php en mforr@alteryourview.com Copyright 2009 2009-11-21T05:00:19+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/winners_and_losers/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/winners_and_losers/#When:18:37:28Z The 2009 Maryland legislative session ended Monday, April 13. Throughout the session, the General Assembly dealt with issues of importance to the state and its citizens, from the death penalty to child sexual abuse. Some bills made headlines, while others did not. Needless to say, some bills passed, others did not. Here’s a roundup of the bills of… Maryland Commons 2009-04-30T18:37:28+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/bullying_and_beyond/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/bullying_and_beyond/#When:21:00:55Z Several recent bills introduced in the General Assembly are intended to protect children in state public schools. Companion bills in the Senate and House of Delegates recognize the health risks tied to bullying. Senate Bill 353 and House Bill 478 call for the creation of a task force on this aspect of bullying. The task force would review… Maryland Commons 2009-02-12T21:00:55+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/all_about_kids/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/all_about_kids/#When:21:00:34Z Companion bills to extend the statute of limitations in civil lawsuits relating to child sexual abuse have been introduced to the General Assembly in Annapolis. Senate Bill 238 and House Bill 556 would extend the deadline for filing alleged abuse actions up to 32 years from the date the victim legally became an adult. Currently, if victims of… Maryland Commons 2009-02-12T21:00:34+00:00 http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/pet_projects/ http://www.jewishtimes.com/index.php/jewishtimes/politics/pet_projects/#When:21:00:30Z The 11th District team of delegates has introduced bond bills for funding projects in the Northwest area. Delegates Dana Stein, Jon Cardin and Dr. Dan Morhaim are co-sponsors of three bills. House Bill 382 requests $250,000 for a stadium at New Town High School in Owings Mills. House Bill 404 requests $250,000 for a stadium at Owings Mills… Maryland Commons 2009-02-12T21:00:30+00:00