Recent Prince George's County News (31 Mar 2011)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Seaton, Stacey Lynne, 17 (5.070), 1 Jun 2005
  • News_PGCounty: Fax snafu forces delay in sentencing of man who pleaded guilty in 2005 murder of Bowie teen. http://is.gd/lGSW8d  
  • DeSha-Overcash, Justin, 22, (1.011), 11 Jan 2011
  • PGPDPressOffice: PGPD Announces Arrests in the Homicide of a University of Maryland Student: http://bit.ly/hHMi7h 
  • PGPolice: PGPD Announces Arrests in Homicide of Univ. of MD Student (3046) http://is.gd/4HHmNq [DeSha-Overcash, 1.011 http://is.gd/CD30zP] 
  • DCAbloob: RT @wusa9: Arrest Made In College Student's Murder http://bit.ly/dK1Wlz #umd#pgcounty
  • postcrime: Arrests in U-Md. student’s killing http://wapo.st/hqTwVn 
  • CNSmd: Prince George's County Police announce two arrests in the January homicide of a University of Md. student. #pghomicides 
  • CNSmd: Motive in the Maryland student's murder was robbery, Prince George's police allege. #pghomicides 
  • CNSmd Deandre Ricardo Williams and Stephan Weaver both confessed their involvement in the Maryland student's murder, Prince George's Police said.  
  • CollegePrkPatch: County police arrest two in the murder of University of Maryland student Justin DeSha-Overcash http://fb.me/ws0F93Kw 
  • CollegePrkPatch: Update: Both suspects admit to involvement in murder of Justin DeSha-Overcash. http://fb.me/EQECPTln 
  • washtimes: P.G. police arrest two in Univ. of Md. killing http://bit.ly/eO5e6r  
  • Sun: Arrests made in killing of College Park student from Bel Air http://is.gd/gXfywM  
  • thedbk  BREAKING | Two arrested and charged with winter-break killing of student Justin DeSha-Overcash http://bit.ly/h31Wbo (via @CollegePrkPatch) MT @CNSmd Deandre Ricardo Williams and Stephan Weaver confessed their involvement in student's murder, PG Police said  
  • rabdill Oh wow. Latest post on Justin DeSha-Overcash's Facebook wall: "they got em ma dude....R.I.P." Rough stuff. 
  • BowiePatch: Bowie man one of two arrested in College Park murder of Justin DeSha-Overcash - http://patch.com/A-gr4G #Patch #Crime 
  Bennett, Paul Jason, 30, (1.027), 27 Mar 2011
  • GoryPG: Bennett, Paul Jason, 30 (updated with arrest info & photos of 3 accused) http://is.gd/Z1Ls1t 
  • Post: Police: Slaying in Pr. George’s motivated by pizza and chicken wings http://is.gd/6VgcVo 
• Crime & Police:
  • GGLaurelLeader: Laurel felon receives more than 12-year sentence for cocaine distribution http://shar.es/3TlKk 
  • Greenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of March 27, 2011 http://yhoo.it/eczJx6  
• Fire/EMS:
• TBD: A man was fatally struck by a freight train in Riverdale Park this morning: http://tbd.ly/fqYzY5 

2011 Maryland General Assembly

• Gazette: State senators' conduct spurs voter's party change (Letter from Robert Fireovid) http://is.gd/mZPKBg 
• mdreporter: State retirees are afraid new prescription plan will bankrupt some of them http://bit.ly/eoUEaO 
• MDMRN: The MD legislative session is nearly over and guess what hasn't been discussed? Redistricting. http://j.mp/hJDgP7 
• Budget & Taxes:
• MDPolicy: The #MD state gov. seems compelled to throw money away on horse racing. Time for an intervention. http://su.pr/2RyMeg 
• mdreporter: Senate sends alcohol tax to the House where it might pass #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/hkouOb 
• DelusionalDuck Maryland residents pay higher state, local taxes than Va., D.C. http://ow.ly/1bZj0L.
• [PG-Politics] County news http://yhoo.it/fAoMju, http://yhoo.it/geSk0i, 
• MDPolicy After opposition to the Dime-A-Drink tax, the new plan to raise alcohol taxes 3% will likely pass smoothly http://su.pr/1C5B8u #MD #politics

Government & Politics

• County:
• melcouncil9: Apr. Dist. 9 Comm. Adv. Mtg w/ Dr. Hite & the Bd of Ed., Wed Apr 27 @ 7pm, Gwynn Pk. Middle Sch., 8000 Dyson Rd, Brandywine 
• PGCCouncilMedia: PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/g0rAOd 
• PGCRes: Secure Communites program under attack, working well in Prince George's - http://huff.to/fW1Bix.  .
• State:
• cecilcalvert: Maryland residents pay higher state, local taxes than Va., D.C. http://nblo.gs/g4Op4 
• nsidecharmcity: State bureaucrats to ride @mtamaryland for free while fares go up for everyone else? http://bit.ly/gbjlEA #mdtweets .
• National:
• PoliticoKevin: Wal-Mart CEO expects "serious" inflation for U.S. consumers: http://usat.ly/iiw30t 
• mddailyrecord: Cardin opposes new offshore oil, gas development: http://bit.ly/dJCsGj .
• Scandals
• emilybabay PG woman who works for Charles school dist. accused of using school funds to buy video games, ipods, laptops for herself http://ow.ly/4qvNw 
• WTOPinMD: U.S. Atty: Charles Co. schools admin used $100k+ for iPods, Wii http://bit.ly/hlODki.
• Big Brother:
• mddailyrecord MD senate pares back prescription drug abuse plan http://bit.ly/ggxuDu (Plan for MD to be #BigBrother, spying on your prescriptions) 

Education

• TBD: Prince George's Community College to launch high school http://is.gd/F3jmvc 
• PGD9Politico: New York Times: "What I Learned At School." http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/31/opinion/31lee.html   "If we want to understand how much teachers are worth, we should remember how much we were formed by our own schooldays."  "Good teaching helps make productive & fully realized adults-a result that won’t show up in each semester’s test scores." "That’s easy to forget, as budget battles rage and teacher performance is viewed through the cold metrics of the balance sheet."  NYTimes author Marie Myung-Ok Lee states after 4 yrs, her top-notch English teacher was laid off due to budget cuts & never taught again. 
• emilybabay PG woman who works for Charles school dist. accused of using school funds to buy video games, ipods, laptops for herself http://ow.ly/4qvNw
• WTOPinMD: U.S. Atty: Charles Co. schools admin used $100k+ for iPods, Wii http://bit.ly/hlODki 
• Proposed fees/taxes for "specialty" programs:
• kytja: Md AG's Office says PG students can't be charged $ to take school #bus, reports @alexpappasDC: http://bit.ly/gKX3Ra 
• [PG-Politics] Re: Section 813, Approval of New or Additional Taxes by Referendum http://yhoo.it/hv1c1O, http://yhoo.it/ge3D5H, http://yhoo.it/fpAr4h,http://yhoo.it/dF6Uqa,  http://yhoo.it/fFc0B7, http://yhoo.it/g1V6Tq, http://yhoo.it/ghd565, http://yhoo.it/h6OczV, http://yhoo.it/eHO7x7,  http://yhoo.it/e4nftD, http://yhoo.it/eFgwAg,  http://yhoo.it/eMfeVD 
• [PG-Politics] Telephone Taxes http://yhoo.it/fxpQxT, http://yhoo.it/hFOXuI, http://yhoo.it/fkVMx, http://yhoo.it/fqHwLR 

Business, Transportation & Development

• GGLaurelLeader: Prince George's County Exec Baker pitches development fund to business leaders http://shar.es/3TJRE 
• [PG-Politics] Fwd: Highlights of Discussions About Economic and Community Developm http://yhoo.it/hWEorv 
• nsidecharmcity: State bureaucrats to ride @mtamaryland for free while fares go up for everyone else? http://bit.ly/gbjlEA #mdtweets 
• wbjsarah: Second HHS protest filed (by New Carrollton project) http://ow.ly/4qHu5 #wbj

Local (Municipalities)

• Edmonston: 
• HyattsvllePatch: #Edmonston mayor Adam Ortiz not seeking re-election this year. 
• Greenbelt:
• Greenbelt News Review now online: March 31, 2011 issue http://is.gd/wYZcjf 
• Greenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of March 27, 2011 http://yhoo.it/eczJx6 
• Laurel:
• GGLaurelLeader: Laurel felon receives more than 12-year sentence for cocaine distribution http://shar.es/3TlKk
• Mount Rainier:
• bcbolin: Why I am running for Ward 2 city council in Mt. Rainier http://bit.ly/gCSwWh

Other

• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @pgfdpiodcabloob @news_pgcounty @politicokevin .

Recent Prince George's County News (30 Mar 2011)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Bennett, Paul Jason, 30, (1.027), 27 Mar 2011
  • PGPolice: PGPD Announces Arrests in Homicide on Seat Pleasant Drive (3045) http://is.gd/AcBPzh [Bennett, 1.027 http://is.gd/Z1Ls1t]
    
  • nbcwashington: Three arrested in the Domino's deliveryman slaying in Seat Pleasant.
  • darcyspencer: 3 arrested in murder of domino's pizza deliveryman paul bennett, 38, in #seatpleasant  murder suspects are from #dc, #templehills and #landover 
    
  • PGCrime: Three arrested in pizza delivery man killing - http://tinyurl.com/4fvs4rf  
• Crime & Police:
  • Akron Beacon Journal: Akron has two finalists for police chief ... David Morris, major w/ Prince George's County police http://is.gd/MmTSXb 
  • TBD: A PG cop charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and using a firearm to further drug trafficking pleaded guilty today... .

2011 Maryland General Assembly

• CNSmd Senate also debated SB692 which would force electricity providers to improve service, because of anger over power outages. #mdpolitics 
• Budget & Taxes:
• mdreporter: Proposed pension savings raise more money for the state; limit funds going to the retirement system. http://bit.ly/eaa1Ul
• mdreporter State Roundup:Lots on the Senate's approval of the budget; victims' kin request stiffer penalties for negligent drivers.http://bit.ly/eUXM8R
• mddailyrecord: Maryland Senate poised to vote on alcohol tax increase: http://bit.ly/fKW5Zl  
• CNSmd: Md. Senate passes budget with fee increases and higher alcohol tax. #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/dKvd6R 
• EdPriola MD Senate passed $14.6 billion spending plan after only 80 minutes of discussion... including $70 million in new fee increases   
• WTOPinMD: Md. Senate approves alcohol tax increase http://bit.ly/gX6O6t #WTOP 
• mddailyrecord: Md. Senate approves alcohol tax increase; measure to go to House of Delegates: http://bit.ly/h6VyR0 
• MarkNewgent More taxes, increased spending, more debt, milquetoast pension reform = Jim Rosapepe's definition of "leadership. " http://bit.ly/f7nuOr  
• kytja: Md. looking to raise tolls but let 14,000 state employees keep E-ZPasses, reports @ben_giles: http://bit.ly/dOCRjF 
• MDPolicy: #Mossburg: Politicians talk about cuts and shared sacrifice yet the budget grows every year! http://su.pr/1RUjXk #MD #politics  
• MDPolicy: Senate approves $14.6B state budget that relies on increased alcohol tax and some cuts http://su.pr/1FNlL9 #MD #politics 
• MDPolicy A great look at the "noble" thoroughbred racing industry that we're supporting with tax dollars http://su.pr/28xeev 

Government & Politics

• County:
• wamu885news: PG County Exec. Delivers First State Of The Economy Address http://goo.gl/fb/vGsOB #pgcounty 
• PGCCouncilMedia: PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/g0rAOd  
• [PG-Politics] County Exec has $116 million to give away to developers http://is.gd/DMvF8h  
• [PG-Politics] Section 813, Approval of New or Additional Taxes by Referendum http://is.gd/DuKLnn, http://is.gd/Hy6vik, http://is.gd/K6hJid,  http://is.gd/YGKNEe, http://is.gd/34izvq,   
• [PG-Politics] Point of Reference / Legislative Summary CB-37-2002 Telephone Tax http://is.gd/FTKKKO 
• [PG-Politics] New telephone tax related files uploaded by Judy Robinson, 2002: http://is.gd/SO72BD, 2007: http://is.gd/04B9lC 
• SuiteMagazine Baker said he would propose that the council allocate $15 million into the Prince George’s Hospital Center. http://pgsuite.com/index.shtml .
• SuiteMagazine: The 2011 Redistricting Commission meets tomorrow at 10:30 AM at the CAB.
• State:
• [PG-Politics] Campaign/Taxpayer Funded scholarships Named After Legislator? $34k http://is.gd/C9oCi0  
• MDPolicy Setting up an exchange to purchase health insurance in #MD will likely lead to increased costs for thousands http://su.pr/5M3SxS #politics 
• MDPolicy A great look at the "noble" thoroughbred racing industry that we're supporting with tax dollars http://su.pr/28xeev #MD #politics 
• Scandals
• TBD: A PG cop charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and using a firearm to further drug trafficking pleaded guilty today.... 
• laurelleader: Charging docs against #LeslieJohnson reveals developer connected to case has offices in Laurel http://bit.ly/gCB8PS 
• Big Brother:
• gazette_net In this week’s Letters to the Editor in Montgomery County: Big Brother & the ICC, sidewalk fiascos... http://fb.me/yoKYHnXN  
• PGCrime: Beltsville school installs cameras as extra set of eyes - http://tinyurl.com/4nh4mg6 #BigBrother  .

Education

• LaurelPatch: State Attorney General Says a Prince George’s County Schools Proposal Could Be Unconstitutional http://is.gd/2uH2cZ
• GreenbeltPatch State Attorney General says PGCS charging for busing may be unconstitutional at last night's county council meeting: http://ow.ly/4pzws 
• realpgcounty: Ivey asks; On school transportation, what do you support?: http://wp.me/p1efJr-3o 
• dcrussell What schools and elected officials are saying is that they plan to abandon the policy of providing all students equal opportunity to all programs  and substitute a new policy that favors students who happen to live in some areas and discriminates against those who don't, all while failing to justify how they select which locations and students they favor vs. which they discriminate against. The school system/ council/ Ivey approach aimed at forcing a choice between higher taxes vs. eliminating the service, and avoiding any real public discussion of alternatives such as cutting other programs or bureaucracy or increasing productivity.
• [PG-Politics] possible bus fee? http://is.gd/r2Yv39, http://is.gd/LPRsqb, http://is.gd/xUBzOO, http://is.gd/80r8kO, http://is.gd/AmNpJf, http://is.gd/AmNpJf, http://is.gd/XmLz4E,  
• [PG-Politics] Fw: Ivey asks; On school transportation, what do you support? http://is.gd/nGckvV  
• [PG-Politics] Fw: Respond directly to Del. Jolene Ivey: eliminate bus service vs. http://is.gd/IhaBeh  
• SuiteMagazine From www1.pgcps.org-Bowie High School principal Jane Spence was named the state's High School Principal of the Year for 2011. 
• RiverdalePatch: @PGCPS announced last day of school as June 17: http://patch.com/A-gnY3   
• KhadijahOnline Our schools would be in a different state if ALL teachers and principals were expected to be proficient in social media & technology via web 
• PGCrime: Beltsville school installs cameras as extra set of eyes - http://tinyurl.com/4nh4mg6 #BigBrother  .

Business, Transportation & Development

• kytja: Md. looking to raise tolls but let 14,000 state employees keep E-ZPasses, reports @ben_giles: http://bit.ly/dOCRjF  
• gazette_net Officials and businesses laud the potential impact of Joint Base Andrews on the local economy once it reaches... http://fb.me/VI4HGNXk 
• Andrew_Langer Is the Vehicle Miles Traveled Tax proposal another front in the War on Rural America? Check this out: http://dailycaller.com/?p=2229768 
• T4America There are almost 70,000 structurally deficient bridges in the US. How many are near you? Find out with our new map http://bit.ly/dGnyBk   
• [PG-Politics] County Exec has $116 million to give away to developers http://is.gd/DMvF8h

Local (Municipalities)

• Cheverly:
• nsmcgill: Four file to run for open Ward 2 seat on Cheverly's town council: http://is.gd/3ishYQ  
• nsmcgill More contested elections in Cheverly; In addition to Ward 2, two other incumbents decide not to run for re-election: http://is.gd/4BI60D 
• College Park:
• CollegePrkPatch Ooooh! Check out our new look over at College Park Patch (and tell us what you think): http://collegepark.patch.com/ 
• Greenbelt:
• GreenbeltPatch: We just got a makeover! Check out the new style at greenbelt.patch.com. 
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvllePatch: #Hyattsville's historic district might be expanded http://bit.ly/e5SPRy #Patch 
• Landover Hills:
• nsmcgill No challengers for Landover Hills incumbents; All four seats are unopposed in May 10 election: http://is.gd/umQiQM
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch: Pay freezes are in the works for workers of The City of Laurel. http://patch.com/A-gnm6 

Other

• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @jasoncherkishyattsvllepatch @pgfflinda .

Recent Prince George's County News (29 Mar 2011)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's: 
• homicidewatch  More than a 1/4 of homicide victims in Prince George's County this year have been D.C. residents. Data from @dcrussell http://bit.ly/eAxpuB 
• Alejandro Marcos Diaz Vasquez, 30 (1.008), 8 Jan 2011
• GoryPG (updated): Alejandro Marcos Diaz Vasquez, 30 (1.008), 8 Jan 2011 http://is.gd/vdBzia (Info about accused killer added)
• Simms, Kyree Efrem, 18, 24 Mar 2011 (1.025)
• GoryPG (updated): Kyree Efrem Simms, 18 (1.025), 24 Mar 2011, 4:21 am http://is.gd/NjcIRY NO murder charge, probable self-defense 
• Bennett, Paul Jason, 30, (1.027), 27 Mar 2011
• PGCrime Updated with victim info: Two people killed in three unrelated shootings in central Prince George's - http://tinyurl.com/4dxsjcg 
• Cooper, Brian Vincent, 20, (1.028), 28 Mar 2011
• Examiner: Early morning killing may be linked to nightclub http://is.gd/4J0ThJ 
• PGCrime Updated with victim info: Two people killed in three unrelated shootings in central Prince George's - http://tinyurl.com/4dxsjcg
• Crime & Police:
  • Examiner: Police looking for two would-be bank robbers who ran (BB&T, 3448 Donnell Drive, Forestville, March 21) http://is.gd/yAolQo 
  • Post: Men found wounded, 800 block of Southern Avenue http://is.gd/763w8u 
  • tbd247: Man stabbed in Kentland, 7:24 am, non-life-threatening injuries http://tbd.ly/f4efVa 
  • postcrime: Man stabbed during Kentland robbery http://wapo.st/hRBN6q 
  • wusa9: Police Investigate Stabbing In Kentland http://bit.ly/f025u3
  • Gazette: Man stabbed Tuesday in Kentland robbery attempt; Victim's condition unknown, no suspect description available http://is.gd/pmImJS
  • CollegePrkPatch: Two separate traffic stops by UMd. police led to two arrests for gun possession. http://fb.me/yqwunOu6 
  • myfoxdc: PG County Student Claims She Was Attacked By Male Classmate; Attacker, 15, and victim. 14, both arrested http://is.gd/gq5sWu  .
• Fire/EMS:
• DCAbloob: RT @Patrick_Madden: PG bomb squad has remotely detonated susp. package found on branch ave in clinton md #pgcounty 
• TBD: UPDATE: @ABC7Brad says that the "bomb" on Branch Avenue was a fake and that it was constructed to look real. http://tbd.ly/gmDHYL 
• DCAbloob: Branch Avenue (MD-5) has officially reopened in Clinton after suspicious package incident #pgcounty 
• PGCrime: ‘Hoax' package shuts down Branch Avenue in Clinton - http://tinyurl.com/48kztuf  
• Seattle P-I: Suspicious package closes highway near Andrews AFB http://is.gd/EnkXcP  
• WashTimes: Fake roadside bomb in P.G. County halts morning commute http://is.gd/CUKW4x 

2011 Maryland General Assembly

• mdreporter: We've reported on dozens of bills this legislative session. Here's what's happened to them so far. http://bit.ly/g5MIxu 
• MDPolicy: Great summary of which bills are still going and which are dead in the water this legislative session http://su.pr/3DKo4i 
• KateRyanWTOP WABA & AAA will be sharing the road--& soapbox tomorrow: in MD pushing for tougher laws for drivers who cause fatal crashes
• MDPolicy: #MD finally votes to limit aid for thoroughbred racing -- it's certainly about time http://su.pr/1iwerf #politics .
• Budget & Taxes:
• Diamondback: Annapolis may slash university budget; House, senate propose millions in cuts; Quotes Sen. Rosapepe (D-21) http://is.gd/mI8kTQ .
• mdreporter UM officials worry about further cuts; Rocky Gap gets lower taxes; racetracks closer to state subsidies. http://bit.ly/dXeRWw 
• CNSmd: Md. Senate adopts committee amendments to state budget. Senators will start debating proposed changes during a 6 p.m. session. 
• MarkNewgent  Yeah @healthymaryland Why? MT @AnnieLinskey: Senate debating alcohol tax; Pipkin wants to know why 2/3 of revenue will go to Baltimore and PG. 
• mddailyrecord: Maryland alcohol tax moves ahead with education funds: http://bit.ly/g8wLmQ 

Government & Politics

• County:
• PGCCouncilMedia: PG County Council will host Town Hall on health services in Pr. George’s Co. April 5, Bowie Senior Cntr, 6:30 - 8:00pm. 
• melcouncil9  County Council Town Hall Mtg on Health Care in Pr. George's, Apr 5, 6:30-8pm @ Bowie Senior Ctr, 14900 Health Center Dr, Bowie. #fb
• WashTimes: PG’s Baker to address budget woes; County executive to pitch $50M for economic development fund http://is.gd/72JJVG 
• SuiteMagazine Over 500 turned out to hear the CE's first State of the County address. 
• Post: Prince George’s County Council to meet as councilwoman’s (Leslie Johnson) criminal case heads toward resolution http://is.gd/mnHAOR 
• Similar council stories posted by TBD http://is.gd/Cq4NBT & Examiner http://is.gd/bwDoOb 
• mddailyrecord: PG council meets, Leslie Johnson quiet on federal conspiracy charge: http://bit.ly/fGcgXD 
• PGCCouncilMedia: PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/g0rAOd 
• State:
• MDPolicy: Subsidizing the development of inefficient off-shore wind energy amounts to reverse welfare http://su.pr/1H9shA 
• Sun: Drivers in Md. to see toll increases starting in October; O'Malley's officials set timetable for cost increases http://is.gd/ihXcFO  
• Scandals
• Leslie Johnson:
• Post: Prince George’s County Council to meet as councilwoman’s (Leslie Johnson) criminal case heads toward resolution http://is.gd/mnHAOR 
• Similar council stories posted by TBD http://is.gd/Cq4NBT & Examiner http://is.gd/bwDoOb
• mddailyrecord: PG council meets, Leslie Johnson quiet on federal conspiracy charge: http://bit.ly/fGcgXD  
• postcrime: May plea hearing for Leslie Johnson http://wapo.st/i5asdX 
• postlocal: Prince George's Council member Leslie Johnson scheduled to appear in court in May for plea hearing: http://wapo.st/gicSsZ
• LaurelPatch: PG Councilwoman Leslie Johnson makes swift exit after council meeting in Upper Marlboro, while reporters wait for comment. 
• gazette_net: A plea hearing has been set for Leslie Johnson, a PGcouncilwoman who faces federal witness and... http://fb.me/VMCLyJez
• KateRyanWTOP: Next court date for PG Council Member Leslie Johnson is May 4th..is it an arraignment or plea deal date? Checking..
• US Atty's Office In Greenbelt will only say next date in court for Leslie Johnson is May 4, 11:30am...calls to her attys not yet returned. 
• Gazette_net calling May 4th appearance a plea date, but WTOP's calls in recent days to Johnson's atty's office not yet returned.
• WTOP asks: has L. Johnson told PG Council she intends to enter a plea in her fed case? PIO for Council says she's not aware. 
• WTOP confirms: it's expected that Leslie Johnson will enter a plea when she goes before a federal judge next month..listen to WTOP for more

Education

• PGD9Politico  Save the date! South county forum on @pgcps budget, hosted by concerned citizens, scheduled May 5, 7pm, Mt. Ennon Baptist Church, Clinton.
• PGD9Politico: New Blog Post: Our Questions Regarding the PGCPS FY 2012 Budget http://wp.me/p15aII-2M Pls RT! 
• PGD9Politico: “We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today.” Stacia Tauscher 
• PGD9Politico Call to action: This is not the time to be timid; avoiding our challenges & shunning our call to be great. #pgcountyschools 
• DCAbloob: MT @dunite: 500 Filipino Teachers In Maryland Face Unemployment | http://j.mp/eSoWeY #maryland 
• myfoxdc: PG County Student Claims She Was Attacked By Male Classmate; Attacker, 15, and victim. 14, both arrested http://is.gd/gq5sWu #PG.School.Violence  
• nbcwashington  Prince George's Co. Schools says the last day of school will be June 17 for students, June 20th for teachers, this due to snow makeup days.  
• DCAbloob: Prince George's schools using four make-up days due to inclement weather closings - http://www1.pgcps.org/ #pgcps #pgcounty 
• mddailyrecord: Maryland alcohol tax moves ahead with education funds: http://bit.ly/g8wLmQ
• Diamondback: Annapolis may slash university budget; House, senate propose millions in cuts; Quotes Sen. Rosapepe (D-21) http://is.gd/mI8kTQ 
• mdreporter UM officials worry about further cuts; Rocky Gap gets lower taxes; racetracks closer to state subsidies. http://bit.ly/dXeRWw 

Business, Transportation & Development

• Gazette: New Andrews facility could boost economy in PG, officials say; 2,400-worker bldg part of BRAC boom at base http://is.gd/ZMK1Dy 
• WashTimes: PG’s Baker to address budget woes; County executive to pitch $50M for economic development fund http://is.gd/72JJVG 
• MDPolicy: Subsidizing the development of inefficient off-shore wind energy amounts to reverse welfare http://su.pr/1H9shA 
• SuiteMagazine: Rivertowne Commons Marketplace new movie theater opens April 1. Save gas and still enjoy yourself. 
• Sun: Drivers in Md. to see toll increases starting in October; O'Malley's officials set timetable for cost increases http://is.gd/ihXcFO  

Local (Municipalities)

• College Park:
• Examiner: College Park best place to raise kids in Md. http://is.gd/KEz73v
• CollegePrkPatch: Two separate traffic stops by UMd. police led to two arrests for gun possession. http://fb.me/yqwunOu6

Other

• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/eMsOcD ▸ Top stories today via @pgpoliticspoliticokevin @dcabloob @dcwireblog .

Questions Regarding the PGCPS 2012 BUDGET

Our Questions Regarding the PGCPS 2012 BUDGET

Cross-posted from the Prince George's County D9 Politico Blog

“We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he/she is someone today.”  –Stacia Tauscher
I urge you, if you have not yet become involved, to get informed about the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) FY 2012 budget. It was adopted by the School Board on February 24, 2011, but it’s not final yet. It must be approved by County Council, who will hold public hearings in May before they vote on the final budget for FY 2012. It will take every one of us attending, armed with the facts, to point out the unaddressed concerns in the School Board’s budget. It does not put children first, so we are going to have to do the heavy lifting to make sure that happens before July 1. Please stay engaged, and save the date for a forum where we will discuss our questions about the PGCPS budget on Thursday, May 5, beginning at 7pm at Mt. Ennon Baptist Church. Another date will be announced this week for a public forum in a mid-county location. Stay tuned.

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Recent Prince George's County News (27 & 28 Mar 2011)

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Leon, Cristela Bermudez, 39 (0.023), 12 Apr 2010
  • Post: PG man who claimed to be victim convicted of murdering mother-in-law Cristela Bermudez Leon http://is.gd/xBrZ1B & http://is.gd/m4OF8p
  • Whitelocke, Ansel Donovan, 58, (1.001), 1 Jan 2011
  • GoryPG (updated): Whitelocke, Ansel Donovan, 58, (1.001), 1 Jan 2011 http://is.gd/loXMqK Additional information about 3 accused killers
  • Hunter, Terrance Calvin, 30, (1.006), 5 Jan 2011
  • GoryPG (updated): Hunter, Terrance Calvin, 30, (1.006), 5 Jan 2011 http://is.gd/uAW1JG Additional information about 2 accused killers
  • Lawton, Gregory Lucious, Jr., 32, (1.026), 24 Mar 2011
  • PGPolice: PGPD Announces Arrest in Homicide on 23rd Parkway (3043) http://is.gd/MvrT8K see http://is.gd/BzWe6b 
  • Bennett, Paul Jason, 30, (1.027), 27 Mar 2011
  • GoryPG: Paul Jason Bennett, 30 (1.027), 27 Mar 2011, 8:30 pm, Seat Pleasant Dr, 6800 block, Seat Pleasant, 20743 (7/24) http://is.gd/Z1Ls1t  
  • darcyspencer pizza deliveryman shot, killed in seat pleasant. stayed tuned to news4 for updates 
  • darcyspencer: #seatpleasant shooting was an apparent robbery. unclear if money taken  
  • wusa9: Pizza Delivery Driver Shot and Killed http://bit.ly/exaY1G 
  • MayorGrant: Domino's delivery man shot 2nite in my city. My condolences 2 his family & co-workers. We WILL catch the perp! ths must end! 
  • News4Today: Breaking news: two people died in two separate shootings in PG County. Tracee Wilkins is live at a... http://fb.me/YC0Lnbpo  
  • Post: 2 killed in separate Prince George’s County shootings http://is.gd/Xl8CmF  
  • TBD: A Domino’s Pizza deliveryman was gunned down in Seat Pleasant last night and his killer is still on the loose: http://tbd.ly/fkHl8j  
  • washtimes: Two fatally shot in Prince George's County http://bit.ly/eS1oon  
  • NBCWashington: Police Probe 3 PG Shootings, 2 homicides reported earlier plus one victim from Walker Mill Rd still alive http://is.gd/Jde8X4  
  • wusa9: Police Probe 2 Fatal Shootings In Md. County http://bit.ly/ehLip9  
  • News_PGCounty: Three shootings, two deaths, in central PG county. http://is.gd/3EPpPR  
  • Cooper, Brian Vincent, 20, (1.028), 28 Mar 2011
  • GoryPG: Brian Vincent Cooper, 20 (1.028), 28 Mar 2011, 3:19 am, Central Ave, 8300 block, Capitol Heights, 20743 (6/25) http://is.gd/K9PIwH  
  • PGPolice: Police Investigate Homicide of Male Shot in Capitol Heights (3044) http://is.gd/MTS1eT [Cooper, 1.028 http://is.gd/K9PIwH] 
  • wusa9: Police Investigate Fatal Shooting At Gas Station http://bit.ly/dJ0PDG  
  • TBD: Prince George’s County police are investigating a fatal drive-by shooting at a gas station in Capitol Heights: http://tbd.ly/fzh0jQ  
  • News4Today: Breaking news: two people died in two separate shootings in PG County. Tracee Wilkins is live at a... http://fb.me/YC0Lnbpo  
  • Post: 2 killed in separate Prince George’s County shootings http://is.gd/Xl8CmF  
  • myfoxdc Man Shot and Killed at Gas Station: Police are investigating a shooting at the Shell gas station a... http://tinyurl.com/472sxe5  
  • washtimes: Two fatally shot in Prince George's County http://bit.ly/eS1oon  
  • NBCWashington: Police Probe 3 PG Shootings, 2 homicides reported earlier plus one victim from Walker Mill Rd still alive http://is.gd/Jde8X4  
  • wusa9: Police Probe 2 Fatal Shootings In Md. County http://bit.ly/ehLip9  
  • News_PGCounty: Three shootings, two deaths, in central PG county. http://is.gd/3EPpPR 
• Crime & Police:
  • TBD: Two men were shot and wounded in Oxon Hill, Md. tonight. http://tbd.ly/gFOxlV
  • Gazette: After shooting, police seek more authority over venues; Offcls: Temp closures, higher costs could stem violence http://is.gd/kUtXEF 
  • Gazette: County police reports http://is.gd/2kbpok
  • Gazette: Greenbelt police reports http://is.gd/gZxYt6
  • GreenbeltPatch Greenbelt Police made more than 50 traffic stops on St. Patrick's Day, here are rest of results. http://fb.me/RXKiMDwQ 
  • HyattsvllePatch Police Blotter: Mar. 12-19 http://is.gd/GtmmeL 
  • Gazette: Bowie could benefit from new county police station; District 8 office in Glenn Dale would serve larger area http://is.gd/32xNVH 
  • CollegePrkPatch: All Metro stations are getting surveillance cameras. But will it help Greenbelt Metro's problem with violent crime? http://fb.me/RMLR3XhC
  • LaurelPatch: Home burglars forced to dump their loot & run after being caught red handed ... http://is.gd/BB6BaJ  
  • ZoeTillman: Jury Finds D.C. Cops Unlawfully Arrested Woman for Questioning Authority http://bit.ly/eoOovY
• Fire/EMS:
• RiverdalePatch: Local fire departments are struggling to recruit volunteers: http://patch.com/A-glJk .

2011 Maryland General Assembly

• Post: House approves measure seeking to protect trans-gender identity rights in MD http://is.gd/yhEG0p Lead sponsor Del. Pena-Melnyk (D-21) 
• Post: MD General. Assembly. focuses on consumer protections http://is.gd/vRt6t7 Comment: Nanny bills that are more about gov control than protection 
• RedMaryland: Commentary on the Nannystate Nonsense going on in Annapolis. http://bit.ly/ggtE97
• MDPolicy: Lest there be any doubt that we've accomplished anything in #MD this legislative session, here's the list http://su.pr/7sYEyP  
• Budget & Taxes:
• Examiner: MD Senate to weigh higher taxes for alcohol, snack foods http://is.gd/3IMew8 "unprecedented shift in Maryland's sales tax policy,"
• BrianHughes_: Tax increases on alcohol, snack foods coming to Maryland? http://bit.ly/ejLhBU 
• MDPolicy: Get ready for toll hikes starting in October, amounts still to be determined http://su.pr/2s3mEW #MD #politics #transportation   
• MDPolicy To help balance future budgets, MD planning on raising "fees" which are little more than disguised taxes http://su.pr/2oMqAq   
• MDPolicy Amidst all the debate over what to cut & which taxes to raise MD still wants to give money to horse racing http://su.pr/41eG2y  

Government & Politics

• pgfflinda: PG People for Change calling mtg on budget for nonprofits -- wondering which nonprofits People has ever rep'd???? 
• pgfflinda: For that matter, who, other than Pruitt, is People for Change? WHAT is it?
• County:
• UpUpperMarlboro: PG County Library website has been updated but seems to be working out some bugs http://www.prge.lib.md.us/
• Gazette: District 8 councilman Patterson hosts first business roundtable http://is.gd/97GnOo 
• SuiteMagazine: Need Mulch? The county has it for you. http://is.gd/71IAw9  
• PGCCouncilMedia: PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/efRQWE  .
• State:
• UMarlboroPatch: Because of Japanese reactor incidents, MD offls announced Sun that they would monitor radiation here http://is.gd/bhbnbq 
• Gazette: Union protests promised housing agency move to PG county; AFSCME official says it's costly, disadvantageous http://is.gd/BynVs5 
• WTOP: Should public officials in Md. open their meetings in prayer? Let #wtop know what you think - http://is.gd/Og4TXE  
• Scandals
• TBD Laywers in the Leslie Johnson case believe that a plea may be coming after she was charged Friday. http://tbd.ly/ejaz66 
• Government Censorship:
• somdcom: News: A.G. Gansler Asks Apple, Google to Censor Phone Apps ... http://somd.com/news/headlines/2011/13504.shtml #somdnews  
• skip_oliva: Yup, the FTC now says it can censor your Facebook account: http://is.gd/z1G3jx 
• Andrew_Langer: Why is Obama's @FCC so hell-bent on regulating the internet? @ReasonMag 's @PeterSuderman on The Liberty Line http://is.gd/x2FGmE
• Gazette: School employees upset about salary disclosure http://is.gd/ZUBs4x [Anti-accountability public workers oppose release. of public info] .
• Big Brother:
• Gazette: Beltsville school installs cameras as extra set of eyes http://is.gd/gp0zQK [Big Brother is Watching Your Children!] 
• CollegePrkPatch: All Metro stations are getting surveillance cameras. But will it help Greenbelt Metro's problem with violent crime? http://fb.me/RMLR3XhC

Education

• TheRepublic: DC officials want to know why Md. boy who brought drugs to school was enrolled in Washington http://is.gd/7inwb4 
• Gazette: School employees upset about salary disclosure http://is.gd/ZUBs4x [Anti-accountability public workers oppose release. of public info] 
• Gazette: Beltsville school installs cameras as extra set of eyes http://is.gd/gp0zQK [Big Brother is Watching Your Children!] 
• Proposed discriminatory school bus fee
• Gazette: ‘Sticker shock' expected over school bus fees; Transportation to specialty programs costs $1,900 per student http://is.gd/OXatAH Comment on fee: Seems discriminatory in that people living near special programs don't pay fee. BOE should justify how it locates programs that are not offered in all schools and thus how it decides which students to favor and which to discriminate against

Business, Transportation & Development

• LaurelPatch Route 1 Due for Makeover as Link to Urban Hubs http://is.gd/qzhvsk  
• Gazette: Laurel database monitors pedestrian, bike safety; hope information aids prioritization of road improve. proj. http://is.gd/OS7rKJ 
• Gazette: District 8 councilman Patterson hosts first business roundtable http://is.gd/97GnOo 
• Gazette: Union protests promised housing agency move to PG county; AFSCME official says it's costly, disadvantageous http://is.gd/BynVs5 
• SuiteMagazine: Next: New theater, more shopping coming to Oxon Hill area. This week at www.pgsuite.com  
• HyattsvllePatch: Tolls drive commuters from ICC http://aol.it/ekimXi #Hyattsville #Patch #ICC 
• thedbk: DBK MONDAY | New businesses, including pizzerias, hookah bar, in the works for College Park http://bit.ly/gp7uZj  
• CollegePrkPatch: All Metro stations are getting surveillance cameras. But will it help Greenbelt Metro's problem with violent crime? http://fb.me/RMLR3XhC
• SuiteMagazine: County Executive Applauds New Transit-Oriented Development Effort Headed to County. http://is.gd/TDYT9w 
• SuiteMagazine: What's old is new again. Rivertowne Commons Marketplace has re-opened the movie theater after several years vacant.

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• BowiePatch
• Gazette: Bowie could benefit from new county police station; District 8 office in Glenn Dale would serve larger area http://is.gd/32xNVH 
• Brentwood:
• Gazette: Former councilman challenges Brentwood mayor; Despite unauthorized spending controversy, incumbent seeks re-... http://is.gd/K9cRiA 
• College Park:
• thedbk: DBK MONDAY | New businesses, including pizzerias, hookah bar, in the works for College Park http://bit.ly/gp7uZj 
• Fairmount Heights:
• Gazette: Fairmount Heights mayor not running again; One announced candidate forces changes on elections board http://is.gd/RWnSYD
• Greenbelt:
• GreenbeltPatch: Take a look back at the week's headlines: http://ow.ly/4nk4M
• Gazette: Greenbelt police reports http://is.gd/gZxYt6 
• GreenbeltPatch Greenbelt Police made more than 50 traffic stops on St. Patrick's Day, here are rest of results. http://fb.me/RXKiMDwQ  
• GreenbeltPatch: Would anyone be interested in starting this at Greenbelt Patch? Let me know if you'd like to see business profiles...http://fb.me/JOFIFEpI
• CollegePrkPatch: All Metro stations are getting surveillance cameras. But will it help Greenbelt Metro's problem with violent crime? http://fb.me/RMLR3XhC
• Hyattsville:
• HyattsvllePatch Police Blotter: Mar. 12-19 http://is.gd/GtmmeL 
• HyattsvllePatch: This week's story review is up! http://aol.it/hYErxo #Hyattsville #Patch  
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch Route 1 Due for Makeover as Link to Urban Hubs http://is.gd/qzhvsk 
• Gazette: Laurel database monitors pedestrian, bike safety; hope information aids prioritization of road improve. proj. http://is.gd/OS7rKJ   
• LaurelPatch: City of Laurel set to announce salary freezes for city employees. 
• LaurelPatch: Home burglars forced to dump their loot & run after being caught red handed ... http://is.gd/BB6BaJ 
• Riverdale Park:
• RiverdalePatch: A look at the news for the week: http://patch.com/A-ghXq
• Seat Pleasant :
• MayorGrant: Domino's delivery man shot 2nite in my city. My condolences 2 his family & co-workers. We WILL catch the perp! ths must end!  
• See more above (Gory Prince Georges: Bennett)

Other

• realpgcounty Happening This Week, March 28: http://t.co/NrVfpxy 
• TeamRonMiller: My latest article, "The Idolatry of Racial Politics" http://j.mp/g48aWo 
• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @riverdalepatchpgpolitics @politicokevin @dcabloob  
• RatedPGcounty The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @hyattsvllepatchnews_pgcounty @jasoncherkis @pgfdpio

Recent Prince George's County News (24 - 26 Mar 2011)

Note: Intermittent and limited updates until about March 28; some postings may have duplicate entries

Public Safety

• Gory Prince George's:
  • Howard, Nicholas Anthony, 26, 17 Mar 2009 (9.024) [p]
  • Examiner.com (A.Henney) 2 years later, and little new details on dramatic P.G. shootout http://is.gd/1NXjAA 
  • Simms, Kyree Efrem, 18, 24 Mar 2011 (1.025)
  • GoryPG: Kyree Efrem Simms, 18 (1.025), 24 Mar 2011, 4:21 am, Victory Lane, 2900 block, Suitland, 20746 (7/25), Shot http://is.gd/NjcIRY
  • PGPolice: News Alert-Double Shooting, 2900 block, Victory Lane, District Heights, 4:22 am. One dead, condition of the other unknown. 
  • tbd247: 1 dead, 1 hurt in Suitland shooting http://tbd.ly/gw2zzr 
  • WTOPinMD: Prince George's Co. police probe double-shooting http://bit.ly/e99c0i #WTOP
  • myfoxdc: myfoxdc Double-Shooting in Prince George's Co. http://tinyurl.com/4srz483 
  • TBD: We're getting conflicting reports from law enforcement on the Suitland shootings, the latest report has 1 dead and 2 in grave cond. 
  • PGPolice: PGPD Announces Arrest in Homicide on Victory Lane (3042) http://is.gd/AlmAGx 
  • Post: 2 arrests in separate fatal shootings in Prince George’s http://is.gd/JznbAa
  • Gazette: Police charge DC man with first-degree murder in Suitland death; Another turns self in for Temple Hills killing http://is.gd/WY8CXd  
  •  PGCrime: County police arrest District man in Thursday's triple shooting - http://tinyurl.com/4e5qptl
  • Lawton, Gregory Lucious, Jr., 32, 24 Mar 2011 (1.026)
  • GoryPG: Gregory Lucious Lawton Jr., 32 (1.026), 24 Mar 2011, 9:35 pm, 23rd Pkwy, 4400 block, Hillcrest Heights, 20748 http://is.gd/BzWe6b 
  • PGPolice: Police Seek Assistance in Locating Homicide Suspect from 23rd Parkway; Photo Released (3041) http://is.gd/I538N4 
  • TheRepublic: Prince George's County police investigating death of man in Temple Hills http://is.gd/6z7mYL
  • postlocal: Man killed Thursday night in Temple Hills: http://wapo.st/ep9Lf3 
  • PGCrime: Temple Hills man found dead Thurs nite in apt stairwell. 3rd homicide at 4400 23rd Pkwy since Dec. - http://tinyurl.com/4tggzct .
  • HyattsvillePatch: Homicide: Man Found Dead In Temple Hills http://is.gd/k9X5vi 
  • HyattsvllePatch: Police are looking for James Allen Payne, 29, in connection with the murder of a Temple Hills man last night 
  • Post: 2 arrests in separate fatal shootings in Prince George’s http://is.gd/JznbAa 
  • Gazette: Police charge DC man with first-degree murder in Suitland death; Another turns self in for Temple Hills killing http://is.gd/WY8CXd 
  • PGPDPressOffice: PGPD Announces Arrest in Homicide on 23rd Parkway: http://is.gd/16DAL5
  • mattackland: Spoke with @DenyceLawton about her brother, Greg. He was killed Thurs night. Father of 3 young kids. So sad..
• Crime & Police:
  • Examiner: THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Prince George's County Police Lt. Joe Perez http://is.gd/U0bMG8 
  • PGCrime: Takoma Park, PG police officers used appropriate force in fatal shooting, grand jury decides - http://tinyurl.com/46xvmbz 
  • CollegePrkPatch College Park Police Blotter: March 14 - 20 http://is.gd/tGTjDa 
  • GreenbeltPatch: The latest police activity from Greenbelt: http://ow.ly/4n0h4  
  • LaurelPatch: Check out our regional cops roundup. http://patch.com/A-gjF0 

2011 Maryland General Assembly

• mdreporter: Late tweet. Debate on novelty lighters lit up the Senate. #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/fncAkq 
• MDPolicy At last we can stop losing sleep over this issue: #MD considers regulating honey. You read that correctly. http://su.pr/19Axjf% .
• Aarons4MD: House panel votes to limit developer fees to PG Exec & Council but not whole State-why?? Is there only corruption in PG?? 
• PGCrime: Developer donations to Prince George's council members restricted under new rule - http://tinyurl.com/4gpsl5p
• WTOPinMD: Md. House meets in Saturday session http://bit.ly/g2mYut #WTOP 
• TDRNick: The House of Delegates is in session this morning... state subsidies for horse track operations are on their agenda. Stay tuned
• TDRNick: Md. House is debating a bill that would allow the MVA to go with black and white photos on drivers licenses
• Budget & Taxes:
• mdreporter: $34 billion budget moves ahead in House; GOP cuts rejected. #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/i925sT
• mdreporter: Out: dime a drink. In: 3% surcharge on booze #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/eb7Fi9
• mdreporter: The teachers union is now offering its own pension plan. #mdpolitics http://bit.ly/h6XY8T 
• mdreporter: Days after being proposed, the Senate Budget & Tax Comm approved new 3% sales tax on alcohol. http://bit.ly/hx8s8r 
• Aarons4MD: http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/hb/hb1352f.pdf Bill would give taxing authority to schl bds in MD-Hearing 3/30/11 1pm 
• Aarons4MD: Please note , this bill would supersede TRIM-a county law, but would not increase property taxe… (cont) http://deck.ly/~OgOTA 
• Aarons4MD: PGPS Board recently voted to support HB 1352. Del Ivey and Walker are co-sponsors also on thi… (cont) http://deck.ly/~XgDE9 

Government & Politics

• County:
• PGD9Politico: New Blog Post: The Final Cost of the Council Retreat http://wp.me/p15aII-2F 
• Councilwoman Leslie Johnson, see below under Scandals & Ethics Reform:
• Councilman Mel Franklin, see below under Education
• PGCCouncilMedia: PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/efRQWE
• PGD9Politico It's official! Post: Curry becomes partner in one of largest proposed developments in Prince George’s http://t.co/q8oVfED 
• Curry says "his discussions w/ Michael Cos. & involvement in New Carrollton project precede… (cont) http://deck.ly/~Y7M1e 
• Post article says several former Curry aides now serving in key positions in Baker administra… (cont) http://deck.ly/~EcOHU 
• “Michael Cos. has always been a strong force in the county; adding Wayne can only increase th… (cont) http://deck.ly/~bYu79 
• After Baker’s election last year, Curry strutted across the stage during the inaugural ball and joked that he was back.
• "Curry’s relationship with members of Baker’s administration is likely to have more of an im… (cont) http://deck.ly/~FjZWH 
• "process [for selecting Curry team for New Carrolton project] is so secretive. It makes yo… (cont) http://deck.ly/~RYuzO 
• The previous tweets, all quotes from Post article on Curry, show that Baker's "path the great… (cont) http://deck.ly/~9WpOc .
• State:
• mdreporter Audit: Poor data at Social Services led to miscounts of child abuse, placement of children with abusers
  
• MarkNewgent Way to go StateStat MT @mdreporter Poor data at Soc. Serv. led to miscounts of child abuse, placement of children w/ abusers
• Scandals and Ethics Reform: 
• Ethics Reform: 
• Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III Announces Two Additional Members to the ... (ACI) Advisory Board http://is.gd/bzjJCH 
• Note: PG County's flacks lack the abilit to write reasonably short but meaningful headlines. They are either very wordy or have no content. 
• Aarons4MD: House panel votes to limit developer fees to PG Exec & Council but not whole State-why?? Is there only corruption in PG??
• PGCrime: Developer donations to Prince George's council members restricted under new rule - http://tinyurl.com/4gpsl5p
• Leslie Johnson:
• realpgcounty: BREAKING NEWS, LESLIE JOHNSON MAYBE EXPECTED TO PLEAD GUILTY http://tinyurl.com/lesliejohnson 
• mddailyrecord: PG County’s Leslie Johnson charged with conspiracy: http://bit.ly/fE2Dih 
• kryan1035: PG Council on federal conspiracy and evidence tampering charges vs CM Leslie Johnson "No Comment" via PIO Karen Campbell. 
• Capital_Land: Leslie Johnson charged with witness, evidence tampering: Alex Pappas ... http://tinyurl.com/4mw6n4y 
• postcrime: Step toward plea in Leslie Johnson case http://wapo.st/dQegGI 
• News_PGCounty: Charges filed against PG Councilwoman Leslie Johnson. http://is.gd/EeE9QH 
• kryan1035: Do formal charges of consipracy & evidence tampering change PG Council Member Leslie Johnson'… (cont) http://deck.ly/~FAq4k 
• UMarlboroPatch: Councilwoman Leslie Johnson,wife of former co exec Jack Johnson,formally charged w/ conspiracy http://patch.com/A-ghMP
• Big Brother:
• Times: All Metro stations to get surveillance cameras http://is.gd/9DbNfO Big Brother IS watching you! 
• postlocal: #Metro officials say they will install security cameras at all station entrances: http://wapo.st/fKkhnU #WMATA  .

Education

• Patch: Recapping County Exec's K-12 Budget-- ups county contribution to schools over last year, but misses supts target http://is.gd/ZFUe6Z 
• PGD9Politico Great forum on school board budget problems last night in Laurel. New questions about it posted soon on my blog.
• How our neighbors are getting $$$ Post: Montgomery schools go too far with legal ploy for mo… (cont) http://deck.ly/~tg1Gh 
• PGD9Politico Attending @melcouncil9 community mtg and lots of discussion on problems with @pgcps budget. 
• Quoting @melcouncil9 "excessive salaries of staff outside classroom are my number one target." Amen to that. 
• Mel also said it will take all of us showing up at Council hearings to achieve changes to school budget. 
• Parents speaking @melcouncil9 mtg say schools spend on wrong priorities and made cuts in wron… (cont) http://deck.ly/~0XrnJ 
• @kidjk you are absolutely correct, council can only vote on amount, not where to make cuts… (cont) http://deck.ly/~QhHUz
• PGD9Politico: The Most Aggressive Defense Of Teachers You’ll Hear This Year | MoveOn.Org http://is.gd/jq6Ict 
• Aarons4MD: http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/hb/hb1352f.pdf Bill would give taxing authority to schl bds in MD-Hearing 3/30/11 1pm 
• Aarons4MD: Please note , this bill would supersede TRIM-a county law, but would not increase property taxe… (cont) http://deck.ly/~OgOTA 
• Aarons4MD: PGPS Board recently voted to support HB 1352. Del Ivey and Walker are co-sponsors also on thi… (cont) http://deck.ly/~XgDE9 
  
• Jolene Ivey: Answer on bus fee issue http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PG-Politics/message/13712 
• realpgcounty: It's unconstitutional, MD AG opinion calls PGCPS plan on school bus fees: http://wp.me/p1efJr-35
• darcyspencer md del jolene ivey says plan to charge fee for busing to pg county specialty programs is illegal. ruling from atty general.
• New: Prince George's County Parents Coalition Google Group (pgcparentscoalition@gmail.com) http://is.gd/OVrnKs .

Business, Transportation & Development

• PGD9Politico It's official! Post: Curry becomes partner in one of largest proposed developments in Prince George’s http://t.co/q8oVfED {See more under County, above).
• Gazette: Resident involvement, developer accountability key in growth, Dist 9 councilman Franklin says in 2nd public mtg http://is.gd/SNz1Vn 
• STATEMENT OF THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EXECUTIVE RUSHERN L. BAKER, III ON WMATA NEW CARROLTON METRO ANNOUNCEMENT No link, not on PrRel page 
• Note: PG County's flacks lack the ability to write reasonably short but meaningful headlines. They are either very wordy or have no content. 
• Capital_Land: It's official: New Carrollton Metro has a developer ... http://tinyurl.com/4tzdul9 
• Times: All Metro stations to get surveillance cameras http://is.gd/9DbNfO Big Brother IS watching you!
• postlocal: #Metro officials say they will install security cameras at all station entrances: http://wapo.st/fKkhnU #WMATA  
• SuiteMagazine: On March 31, Marshalls will open in Oxon Hill. One of the nation's largest off-price retailers, featuring fashion, ...
• GGWash: Will Baker make Prince George's safe for walking and biking? http://is.gd/eEtY19 
•  UMarlboroPatch: News: "Commuters Flee Intercounty Connector After Toll Charges Begin" #Patch --> http://patch.com/A-gjFQ 
• Aarons4MD: House panel votes to limit developer fees to PG Exec & Council but not whole State-why?? Is there only corruption in PG??  
• PGCrime: Developer donations to Prince George's council members restricted under new rule - http://tinyurl.com/4gpsl5p

Local (Municipalities)

• Bowie:
• BowiePatch A current councilmember just filed for an at-large seat in November's election - http://is.gd/KKSByc #Patch #CityCouncil
• College Park:
• CollegePrkPatch College Park Police Blotter: March 14 - 20 http://is.gd/tGTjDa 
• Greenbelt:
• Greenbelt News Review now online: March 24, 2011 issue http://is.gd/GZdcYp 
• GreenbeltPatch: The latest police activity from Greenbelt: http://ow.ly/4n0h4
• Laurel:
• LaurelPatch: Check out our regional cops roundup. http://patch.com/A-gjF0

Other

• realpgcounty: Editorial Board decides to relaunch @realpgcounty with new focus and renewed vision. 
• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/eMsOcD ▸ Top stories today via @stephcalahan @pgpolitics @riverdalepatch @dcabloob 
• RatedPGcounty: The Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @pgd9politico @news_pgcounty @hyattsvllepatch 
• RatedPGcounty: The RatedPGcounty Daily Feed is out! http://bit.ly/hW74td ▸ Top stories today via @jasoncherkis @postlocal @pgfdpio

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