Recent Prince George's County News (23 Mar 2011)

Note: Intermittent and limited updates until about March 28; next update March 25 or 26; some postings may have duplicate entries.

• badast_turtles Feds foil Md. redistricting plan to count inmates by former home: A federal roadblock has stopped... http://bit.ly/gWsxSp
  
• marylandmoment: Md. appeals court allows flexibility in petition signatures: http://wapo.st/fkscQa 
• PGPolice: PGPD to Partner with DEA for Second Nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day in April (3040) http://is.gd/vN1ACS
  
• PGPolice: Pedestrian Involved in Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Fort Washington Still Unidentified; Sketches Released (3039) http://is.gd/Hs8ACT
  
• PGPolice: Identity of Suspect Sought in Capitol One Bank Robbery Surveillance Pictures Released (3038) http://is.gd/r3XsGm 
• PGPolice: Identity of Suspects Sought in BB&T Attempt Bank Robbery Surveillance Pictures Released (3037) http://is.gd/E2sCsU
  
• Berwyn Heights PD: BURGLARY AT 8900 BLOCK OF 60TH AVE, March 22, 2011 between 12:00pm-1:15pm http://is.gd/CzZq64
• Post:House panel votes to limit developer dollars for Pr. George's ... Carolyn JB Howard (D-24) was absent. http://is.gd/KeO19J
  
• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @jasoncherkis @pgfdpio @riverdalepatch @dcabloob 
• ACLU: Know Your Rights? Find out — Check out our guide to your rights when stopped by police, ICE or the FBI. http://bit.ly/bEeaCX 
• OConnellPostbiz: At Prince George's dev meeting in Hillcrest Heights. Execs from EYA & LCOR plus Jair Lynch talking transit-oriented dev 
• mddailyrecord: Md. wine shipping bill is poised to pass. http://bit.ly/gcyIQ3 
• CNSmd: Amendment that proposed to remove $34.8 million in state aid from budget for horse racing industry dies by 121-11 vote.
  
• CNSmd: Budget debate currently focused on stripping $34.8 million in state aid to horse racing industry. #mdpolitics
  
• CNSmd: O'Malley Rallies for Offshore Wind as Likelihood of Passage Wanes http://bit.ly/enl6qd 
• somdcom: News: Stolen Vehicle Suspect Shot in P.G. Co. During Arrest after Pursuit. http://somd.com/news/headlines/2011/13472.shtml
  
• postcrime: 5 Md. men charged in bank fraud http://is.gd/ekie0G Most from PG County 
• CNSmd: Budget amendment to slash funding for stem cell research rejected by 90-44 vote. #mdpolitics
• KhadijahOnline: The "news" u c on the networks & read in popular papers is everything short of manufacture… (cont) http://deck.ly/~Gfy6c
  
• KhadijahOnline: ...and haven't heard from any regarding sending someone out to cover-- INCLUDING THE ONE… (cont) http://deck.ly/~qUVdN
  
• KhadijahOnline: I've pitched to over 10 local "news" outlets info regarding a forum I & other parents i… (cont) http://deck.ly/~gj92r 
• CNSmd: House shoots down budget amendment (42-94) that would have eliminated the recently negotiated $750 bonus for state employees. 
• CNSmd: House budget debate turns toward government-subsidized abortions. #mdpolitics
  
• RightCoastGirl Maryland's HB-192 bill on the prohibition on the sale of novelty lighters bill was voted down. http://j.mp/g8KEyy #mdcons 
• PGCrime: After girl shot at concert, Prince George’s police seek more authority over venues - http://tinyurl.com/4l5vzfu 
• PGD9Politico: Find out why @pgcps budget is not good for children at public forum tonight! Forum is 6:30-8:30pm at EduSerc in Laurel.
• AlexPappasDC: New Pr. George's County friends: what stories aren't being covered out there that should? Email me apappas@dcexaminer.com 
• HyattsvllePatch: HPD talks about local gang activity #Hyattsville #Patch http://aol.it/ePFzfW
  
• PGCrime: Capitol Heights names interim police chief - http://tinyurl.com/4g4lwmp 
  
• somdcom: News: Mike Miller to Southern Maryland Voters: Kiss Off. http://somd.com/news/headlines/2011/13466.shtml
  
• darcyspencer: pgpd trying to i'd hit and run victim http://is.gd/3h977m 
• CNSmd: Md. House of Delegates begins debate on state budget. More than 160 amendments are being considered. #mdpolitics
• StillLisa: @KhadijahOnline @gazette_net If I read that rag, I certainly would boycott. I agree with you completely. 
• DCAbloob: RT @wusa9: Bullying "Has Run Rampant" In Prince George's County Schools: http://bit.ly/hzJa6h #pgcounty
  
• PGCCouncilMedia: PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/efRQWE 
• MarkNewgent O'Malley who bashed Ehrlich over prop tax hikes now presides over fiscal mess requiring prop tax hike http://is.gd/sEoW9Z 
• insidecharmcity: Nanny-statism? MD legis try to outlaw novelty lighters (or ones w/cartoons on them) http://bit.ly/hxxjJt via @bykowicz
  
• South_Laurel_MD: Route 1 Giant Picketed by Distribution Workers Sunday Mar 20 http://goo.gl/fb/oaIdD 
• News_PGCounty: Bowie District 3 councilman files to run for at-large seat in November election. http://is.gd/tZX7FI 
• CNSmd: House passes tax credits for electric vehicle charging stations by 138-0. #mdpolitics
• GreenbeltPatch: Residents asked county council to rethink Housing Authority appointee at yesterday's meeting: http://ow.ly/4kMFz 
• CNSmd: HB 221, a bill prohibiting texting while driving, passed the House of Delegates by a vote of 122-13. #mdpolitics 
• megctully: MD House of Delegates will debate the budget, amendments to it this afternoon
  
• SmartGrowthMD: Capital News Service on Md. #Census redistricting plan http://bit.ly/gmLIDA 
• gazette_net: Legis looks to stop roadside charity fundraising during work hours; firefighters say retaliation... http://is.gd/kaeIDn 
• CNSmd: House passes bill requiring police to file annual reports of race-based traffic stops by 100 to 37. Bill goes to the Senate.
• News_PGCounty: Capitol Heights names an interim police chief. City hasn't had a chief since late October. http://is.gd/0C2L0e 
• melcouncil9: Reminder: Mar. 24 Community Advisory Meeting & Other News http://conta.cc/haRVHk via #constantcontact
  
• jessesamuel: Mount Rainier goings-on and Jimmy Tarlau's Ward Report up now: http://mtrainiermd.blogspot.com/. #MtRMD
  
• LaurelPatch: PG residents want County Council to block Rushern Baker's pick to head county's housing authority. http://patch.com/A-gcjL 
• mdreporter State Rndup: Grim budget predictns in House; facing skeptics, O’Malley’s wind proposal on hold for study http://bit.ly/hsZuao 
• WTOPinMD: O'Malley, activists plot final push for wind http://bit.ly/gQxjMx #WTOP 
• GGLaurelLeader: Laurel council asked to allow hens in city; roosters would remain outlawed http://is.gd/cAZrSK
  
• BowiePatch: Residents Ask County Council to Block Housing Authority Appointee http://patch.com/A-gcjL