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Thursday, July 01, 2010
We Need Your Help On This Lost Animal Right Away
Today, this lovable dog was found in the Country Grove Subdivision in Delmar on Woodview Point.
She is being kept at a home and is staying cool inside but the person who found her has to make arrangements by the end of the night tonight to place her somewhere.
That being said, if this dog looks familiar to you or if you know the owner, PLEASE make contact with this person right away.
Deb Geissler 302-604-0816 or 302-907-0287
A Letter To The Editor
Dear SBYNEWS and Mr.Joe Albero,
I am writing to you to give you the latest Breaking News. In the past week I have seen numerous people file of a public office. I have come to the conclusion that I am perfect for any political office position out there.
Here are my qualifications. I am a female, I am blonde, I really enjoy drinking (a lot ) and last but not least I do not know anything about running a public office. I hope I can count on Your support as I believe it may be needed.
Sincerely and Sober,
Mrs. Ditsy
I am writing to you to give you the latest Breaking News. In the past week I have seen numerous people file of a public office. I have come to the conclusion that I am perfect for any political office position out there.
Here are my qualifications. I am a female, I am blonde, I really enjoy drinking (a lot ) and last but not least I do not know anything about running a public office. I hope I can count on Your support as I believe it may be needed.
Sincerely and Sober,
Mrs. Ditsy
NRA Opposes Kagan
The National Rifle Association says today it's opposing Elena Kagan's nomination for the Supreme Court and will score her vote, which could further discourage Republicans from voting for her.
"This vote matters and will be a part of future candidate evaluations," the NRA says.
Excerpts from an NRA statement follow:
In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, she refused to declare support for the Second Amendment, saying only that the matter was "settled law."
This was eerily similar to the scripted testimony of Justice Sonia Sotomayor last year, prior to her confirmation to the Court. When pressed on the Second Amendment then, Sotomayor also referred to the issue as "settled law."
But in the recently decided case of McDonald v. City of Chicago, Sotomayor ignored the "settled law" of the Heller decision and signed a dissenting opinion that declared, "I can find nothing in the Second Amendment's text, history, or underlying rationale that could warrant characterizing it as 'fundamental' insofar as it seeks to protect the keeping and bearing of arms for private self-defense purposes."
It has become obvious that "settled law" is the scripted code of an anti-gun nominee's confirmation effort. The NRA is not fooled. No member of the U.S. Senate should be either.
GO HERE to read more.
"This vote matters and will be a part of future candidate evaluations," the NRA says.
Excerpts from an NRA statement follow:
In testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, she refused to declare support for the Second Amendment, saying only that the matter was "settled law."
This was eerily similar to the scripted testimony of Justice Sonia Sotomayor last year, prior to her confirmation to the Court. When pressed on the Second Amendment then, Sotomayor also referred to the issue as "settled law."
But in the recently decided case of McDonald v. City of Chicago, Sotomayor ignored the "settled law" of the Heller decision and signed a dissenting opinion that declared, "I can find nothing in the Second Amendment's text, history, or underlying rationale that could warrant characterizing it as 'fundamental' insofar as it seeks to protect the keeping and bearing of arms for private self-defense purposes."
It has become obvious that "settled law" is the scripted code of an anti-gun nominee's confirmation effort. The NRA is not fooled. No member of the U.S. Senate should be either.
GO HERE to read more.
AFP-Maryland Demands O’Malley Balance State Budget, Heed Constitution
Absence of $389 million federal bailout puts state in the red, breaks constitutional requirement
ANNAPOLIS – On the first day of fiscal year 2011, Americans for Prosperity-Maryland demands that Gov. Martin O’Malley heed the constitution and balance the state budget immediately. The Governor relied on $389 million from the federal government, which has not been appropriated, to put the state of Maryland in the black this year. Unlike the federal government, the state constitution (Article III, Subsection 5a) does not allow for a running deficit.
“Gov. O’Malley is breaking the bank, and now is breaking the law,” stated Americans for Prosperity-Maryland state director Dave Schwartz. “Instead of balancing the budget the correct way, the Governor used accounting gimmicks and government bailouts to close the books. The dependence on federal money is the equivalent of a household relying on a winning lottery ticket to pay for their children’s college tuition. It is irresponsible and another example of fiscal mismanagement from the O’Malley administration.”
In March, members of Americans for Prosperity-Maryland came to Annapolis and testified against the budget for fear of this scenario. AFP-Maryland believes that this type of irresponsible budget management will inevitably lead to larger structural deficits and tax hikes on Maryland families. We have been holding town hall meetings across the state discussing ways to turn around the Maryland economy – our next stop is Annapolis on Thursday, July 8th. For more information, please visit http://www.getmarylandmovingagain.com/.
“Gov. O’Malley is breaking the bank, and now is breaking the law,” stated Americans for Prosperity-Maryland state director Dave Schwartz. “Instead of balancing the budget the correct way, the Governor used accounting gimmicks and government bailouts to close the books. The dependence on federal money is the equivalent of a household relying on a winning lottery ticket to pay for their children’s college tuition. It is irresponsible and another example of fiscal mismanagement from the O’Malley administration.”
In March, members of Americans for Prosperity-Maryland came to Annapolis and testified against the budget for fear of this scenario. AFP-Maryland believes that this type of irresponsible budget management will inevitably lead to larger structural deficits and tax hikes on Maryland families. We have been holding town hall meetings across the state discussing ways to turn around the Maryland economy – our next stop is Annapolis on Thursday, July 8th. For more information, please visit http://www.getmarylandmovingagain.com/.
38TH ANNUAL CAMP BARNES BENEFIT STOCK CAR RACE
Location: Delaware International Speedway, Delmar, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday July 6, 2010
Resume:
Delmar - The 38th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race will be held at the Delaware International Speedway on Tuesday July 6, 2010. Gates to the speedway will open at 5:00 p.m. and racing action beginning at 7:00 p.m. Rain date is scheduled for Wednesday July 7, 2010. The Delaware International Speedway is located U.S. 13, north of the Delaware / Maryland line.
This year’s event will feature competitors from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. They will compete for prize money over $35,000. Modifieds, Late Models, Street Modifieds, Modified Lites and Little Lincoln Vintage Clubs will compete in over 100 laps of feature racing in their respective classes.
In addition, making the racing more exciting for the fans and more competitive for the drivers, $25 per lap leader bonus will be paid to all feature events.
Camp Barnes originally opened in 1948 to combat juvenile delinquency. The camp was named in recognition of Colonel Herbert A. Barnes. Colonel Barnes was the Superintendent of the State Police at the time of the camp’s establishment and was instrumental in raising the necessary funds and volunteer help to make Camp Barnes a reality. The camp is located next to Assawoman Wildlife Area on Miller Creek, 6.7 miles southeast of Bethany Beach. For eight weeks in the summer, each week, 60 children, ages 10-13 attend Camp Barnes with no financial burden on parents or guardians.
Tickets to the event are available at the speedway’s ticket booth the night of the event. Spectator’s tickets are $15 and pit tickets are $25. Children under 14 accompanied by parent or guardian are admitted free to spectator seating.
For additional information, please call DET. Preston Lewis 302-856-5850 EXT. 301.
Date of Occurrence: Tuesday July 6, 2010
Resume:
Delmar - The 38th Annual Camp Barnes Benefit Stock Car Race will be held at the Delaware International Speedway on Tuesday July 6, 2010. Gates to the speedway will open at 5:00 p.m. and racing action beginning at 7:00 p.m. Rain date is scheduled for Wednesday July 7, 2010. The Delaware International Speedway is located U.S. 13, north of the Delaware / Maryland line.
This year’s event will feature competitors from New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. They will compete for prize money over $35,000. Modifieds, Late Models, Street Modifieds, Modified Lites and Little Lincoln Vintage Clubs will compete in over 100 laps of feature racing in their respective classes.
In addition, making the racing more exciting for the fans and more competitive for the drivers, $25 per lap leader bonus will be paid to all feature events.
Camp Barnes originally opened in 1948 to combat juvenile delinquency. The camp was named in recognition of Colonel Herbert A. Barnes. Colonel Barnes was the Superintendent of the State Police at the time of the camp’s establishment and was instrumental in raising the necessary funds and volunteer help to make Camp Barnes a reality. The camp is located next to Assawoman Wildlife Area on Miller Creek, 6.7 miles southeast of Bethany Beach. For eight weeks in the summer, each week, 60 children, ages 10-13 attend Camp Barnes with no financial burden on parents or guardians.
Tickets to the event are available at the speedway’s ticket booth the night of the event. Spectator’s tickets are $15 and pit tickets are $25. Children under 14 accompanied by parent or guardian are admitted free to spectator seating.
For additional information, please call DET. Preston Lewis 302-856-5850 EXT. 301.
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release
Below are the Calls for service the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office handled for the month of June 2010
Accidents
31
Alarms
57
Assaults
3
Assist Other Agencies
174
Burglaries
6
Child Abuse
1
Civil
23
Disorderly
17
Domestics
17
Drug Investigations
6
K9
2
Malicious destruction of property
9
Missing persons
3
Paper Service
152
Patrol Checks
879
Suspicious Persons
46
Thefts
18
Traffic
541
Trespass
6
Warrant Service
76
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Issued 404 traffic warnings 416 traffic citations, arrested 14 people for driving while intoxicated, and served 76 warrants in the month of June 2010.
Accidents
31
Alarms
57
Assaults
3
Assist Other Agencies
174
Burglaries
6
Child Abuse
1
Civil
23
Disorderly
17
Domestics
17
Drug Investigations
6
K9
2
Malicious destruction of property
9
Missing persons
3
Paper Service
152
Patrol Checks
879
Suspicious Persons
46
Thefts
18
Traffic
541
Trespass
6
Warrant Service
76
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Issued 404 traffic warnings 416 traffic citations, arrested 14 people for driving while intoxicated, and served 76 warrants in the month of June 2010.
YOU'VE BEEN BLOGGED TEE SHIRTS NOW ON SALE
Folks, the Salisbury News "You've Been Blogged" tee shirts are now on sale for $10.00 each. 100% of the money brought in will go to the Wicomico Humane Society through the month of July.Stop into Mr Curley at 652 South Salisbury Blvd, (Rt. 13 near WaWa) in Salisbury and they'll take care of you right away, (410) 749-1099. Remember, by showing off our tee shirts, every one will know you made a 100% donation to each charity of the month.
Salisbury News is eating the cost of each and every shirt and the entire ten dollars goes to the Humane Society. Please support this wonderful organization and enjoy a quality tee shirt to boot.
Thanks everyone!!!!! Rough/Meow
Rick Pollitt Has Filed To Run Again
Wicomico County Executive Rick Pollitt has officially filed again to run for County Executive. While we have known about this since early morning, we were hoping to get an official Press Release but have yet to receive one. Perhaps we'll see one in the very near future.IMMIGRATION
Why do we need an immigration plan? Why is it so hard for us to use the one we have? It seems quite simple to me.
First thing to do is secure our borders so that nobody can enter our country with out the legal authority to be here. If someone who wasn't born here wants to come here, then they should apply for the correct visa.
There are 31 types of visas to come here on a temporary basis. Visit this web page http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1286.html to see which one applies to you. If you would like to become an American citizen, visit this web page http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html and you have the information on how to do this. If you would like more information about becoming a US citizen, go here http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=02729c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=02729c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
We already have laws for people to legally come to our country. If people don't want to come here this way, then they are breaking the law. If they are breaking the law, they should be arrested and prosecuted and deported. If they don't want to follow our laws for coming here legally, what makes you think they will follow the laws once here?
Why is it so hard for our politicians and fellow Americans to understand this? It seems quite simple to me.
We don't need any new laws or policies on immigration. We need to close our porous borders and evict the people who don't respect our country, our constitution, and our way of life. The people who want to come here legally should be taught what our country's laws and values are. They should learn our language and they should assimilate to our way of life.
I'm an American. I'm an American. I'm an American. What are you?
First thing to do is secure our borders so that nobody can enter our country with out the legal authority to be here. If someone who wasn't born here wants to come here, then they should apply for the correct visa.
There are 31 types of visas to come here on a temporary basis. Visit this web page http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1286.html to see which one applies to you. If you would like to become an American citizen, visit this web page http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1326.html and you have the information on how to do this. If you would like more information about becoming a US citizen, go here http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=02729c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=02729c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD
We already have laws for people to legally come to our country. If people don't want to come here this way, then they are breaking the law. If they are breaking the law, they should be arrested and prosecuted and deported. If they don't want to follow our laws for coming here legally, what makes you think they will follow the laws once here?
Why is it so hard for our politicians and fellow Americans to understand this? It seems quite simple to me.
We don't need any new laws or policies on immigration. We need to close our porous borders and evict the people who don't respect our country, our constitution, and our way of life. The people who want to come here legally should be taught what our country's laws and values are. They should learn our language and they should assimilate to our way of life.
I'm an American. I'm an American. I'm an American. What are you?
New Layout On Salisbury News
We have created a new layout for Salisbury News. While we hope you like it,
we'd be interested in knowing what you think about it.
We're still working on a few things, like rotating ads,
changing the header on each article title and so forth.
However, your input is very important.
Who's The Better Man?
WOW, um, let's see? If you're a Somerset County resident and you must vote, you've got a tough decision to make. Seriously though, my guess is that the election results in Somerset County for Police Chief will be the lowest numbers they have ever seen. That is, unless another real Cop steps up to the plate to run. Webster walked away from Salisbury as the 4th Most Dangerous City in America, (per capita). Jones has a history being labeled a Good Ol' Boy. At least Bobby doesn't sue anyone and every one who challenges his authority or ability.
Picture Of Devastating Earthquake
Picture of the devastation after recent earthquake in Western New York area.GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES NEW PROTECTIONS FOR MARYLAND FAMILIES FACING FORECLOSURE
Foreclosure mediation will help qualified homeowners obtain mortgage loan modifications or other alternatives to foreclosure
ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 1, 2010) – Today, Maryland’s new Foreclosure Mediation law will take effect, giving mortgage challenged homeowners another tool to help them save their homes. The program aims to give homeowners more time and a better opportunity to work with their lender, help qualified borrowers get relief through a loan modification and provide an independent party to help both sides come to a resolution.
“For homeowners who continue to be proactive, work in good faith and stay in touch with their lenders, this program is a valuable tool as they try to resolve their situation. This legislation will help keep more Marylanders in the homes they worked hard to purchase,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “These new protections empower our fellow Marylanders, putting them on a more equal footing with mortgage companies that too often can’t be bothered to pick up the phone before beginning a foreclosure proceeding against a Maryland family. If a mortgage giant can pick up the phone to put a family into a home, they should be expected to pick up the phone before they throw a Maryland family out of a home.”
Under the program, when a lender notifies a homeowner about possible foreclosure, it also must provide information on options available to the homeowner about modification programs, such as the federal Home Affordable Modification Program, or those available through a lender as well as non-profit and government resources and assistance.
“The law is intended to ensure that a homeowner who qualifies for a modification is able to get one. In cases where a modification is not possible, the law is intended to ensure that lenders fully explore options for a graceful exit short of foreclosure, such as deed in lieu or cash for keys,” said Alexander M. Sanchez, Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Before a lender forecloses, it is required to file an affidavit attesting that it has fully evaluated the homeowner’s eligibility for loss mitigation programs, and state the basis for any denial. At this stage, the lender also must send a homeowner a “Request for Foreclosure Mediation” form. Homeowners who believe they should not have been denied for relief and wish to take part in the foreclosure mediation program must “opt in” to the program within 15 days and also must pay the $50 filing fee. Lenders are required to pay a fee of $300 with each filing. This is the only time a homeowner will be offered the opportunity to request foreclosure mediation. Commercial and other non-owner occupied properties are not eligible for foreclosure mediation.
Once a mediation request is filed with the Circuit Court, the court refers it to the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, which will schedule a mediation session. This session must be held within 60 days. Mediators aim to assist the parties in finding common ground and helping them reach a solution that is satisfactory to both parties.
“We encourage homeowners to contact their lender and a housing counselor at the earliest sign of financial difficulty,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Raymond A. Skinner. “The opportunity to participate in mediation occurs later in the foreclosure process and does not guarantee that a homeowner will avoid foreclosure.” A list of housing counseling agencies may be obtained by calling the MDHOPE hotline at 877-462-7555 or by visiting www.mdhope.org
Since 2007 when Governor O’Malley created the Homeownership Preservation Task Force, Maryland has become a national model in combating foreclosures by developing a comprehensive strategy that includes legal and regulatory reforms and housing counseling and legal assistance networks. This coalition has assisted approximately 41,495 homeowners in the last three years with more than 12,500 of those as positive outcomes.
ANNAPOLIS, MD (July 1, 2010) – Today, Maryland’s new Foreclosure Mediation law will take effect, giving mortgage challenged homeowners another tool to help them save their homes. The program aims to give homeowners more time and a better opportunity to work with their lender, help qualified borrowers get relief through a loan modification and provide an independent party to help both sides come to a resolution.
“For homeowners who continue to be proactive, work in good faith and stay in touch with their lenders, this program is a valuable tool as they try to resolve their situation. This legislation will help keep more Marylanders in the homes they worked hard to purchase,” said Governor Martin O’Malley. “These new protections empower our fellow Marylanders, putting them on a more equal footing with mortgage companies that too often can’t be bothered to pick up the phone before beginning a foreclosure proceeding against a Maryland family. If a mortgage giant can pick up the phone to put a family into a home, they should be expected to pick up the phone before they throw a Maryland family out of a home.”
Under the program, when a lender notifies a homeowner about possible foreclosure, it also must provide information on options available to the homeowner about modification programs, such as the federal Home Affordable Modification Program, or those available through a lender as well as non-profit and government resources and assistance.
“The law is intended to ensure that a homeowner who qualifies for a modification is able to get one. In cases where a modification is not possible, the law is intended to ensure that lenders fully explore options for a graceful exit short of foreclosure, such as deed in lieu or cash for keys,” said Alexander M. Sanchez, Secretary of the Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation.
Before a lender forecloses, it is required to file an affidavit attesting that it has fully evaluated the homeowner’s eligibility for loss mitigation programs, and state the basis for any denial. At this stage, the lender also must send a homeowner a “Request for Foreclosure Mediation” form. Homeowners who believe they should not have been denied for relief and wish to take part in the foreclosure mediation program must “opt in” to the program within 15 days and also must pay the $50 filing fee. Lenders are required to pay a fee of $300 with each filing. This is the only time a homeowner will be offered the opportunity to request foreclosure mediation. Commercial and other non-owner occupied properties are not eligible for foreclosure mediation.
Once a mediation request is filed with the Circuit Court, the court refers it to the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, which will schedule a mediation session. This session must be held within 60 days. Mediators aim to assist the parties in finding common ground and helping them reach a solution that is satisfactory to both parties.
“We encourage homeowners to contact their lender and a housing counselor at the earliest sign of financial difficulty,” said Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Raymond A. Skinner. “The opportunity to participate in mediation occurs later in the foreclosure process and does not guarantee that a homeowner will avoid foreclosure.” A list of housing counseling agencies may be obtained by calling the MDHOPE hotline at 877-462-7555 or by visiting www.mdhope.org
Since 2007 when Governor O’Malley created the Homeownership Preservation Task Force, Maryland has become a national model in combating foreclosures by developing a comprehensive strategy that includes legal and regulatory reforms and housing counseling and legal assistance networks. This coalition has assisted approximately 41,495 homeowners in the last three years with more than 12,500 of those as positive outcomes.
Geezer Bandid Strikes Again
Multisource political news, world news, and entertainment news analysis by Newsy.com
The so-called "Geezer Bandit" has robbed for the 11th time, but some are speculating that he might not be a geezer at all.
New Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
Employers lay off more workers, especially in housing market
WASHINGTON — Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week for the second time in three weeks, a sign that layoffs are rising.
The Labor Department says new claims for jobless benefits jumped by 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 472,000. Analysts expected a small drop, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters.
Greater layoffs by construction firms contributed to the increase, a Labor Department analyst said. Home sales slumped last month after the expiration of a popular homebuyer tax credit. Summer layoffs in many school districts also added to the total.
The number of people continuing to claim benefits rose by 43,000 to 4.6 million, the department said. But the number of people collecting extended benefits fell by 376,000, as lawmakers have refused to continue the extra aid.
Source
WASHINGTON — Initial claims for unemployment benefits rose last week for the second time in three weeks, a sign that layoffs are rising.
The Labor Department says new claims for jobless benefits jumped by 13,000 to a seasonally adjusted 472,000. Analysts expected a small drop, according to a survey by Thomson Reuters.
Greater layoffs by construction firms contributed to the increase, a Labor Department analyst said. Home sales slumped last month after the expiration of a popular homebuyer tax credit. Summer layoffs in many school districts also added to the total.
The number of people continuing to claim benefits rose by 43,000 to 4.6 million, the department said. But the number of people collecting extended benefits fell by 376,000, as lawmakers have refused to continue the extra aid.
Source
TROOPERS READY FOR BUSY WEEKEND SERVING AND PROTECTING
(Pikesville, MD) – From “Operation Centipede” on the Capital Beltway, to “Operation Gauntlet” on the route to Ocean City, to “Smooth Operator” enforcement in Garrett County, to Inner Harbor assistance in Baltimore, Maryland state troopers are ready to implement traffic and criminal enforcement initiatives throughout the holiday weekend in an effort to reduce traffic fatalities and keep Marylanders safe.
In every Maryland county and Baltimore City, state troopers will be involved in a variety of enforcement efforts targeting drunk drivers, aggressive drivers, and speeders, while also assisting with security and traffic control at fireworks displays from Deep Creek Lake, to the Inner Harbor, to Worcester County. Troopers not normally assigned to road patrol, as well as supervisors and commanders will add more than 75 extra troopers to the regular on-duty patrol force throughout the weekend.
“Our priority is to keep Marylanders and those visiting our state safe through this busy holiday weekend,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan said. “Our troopers will be on patrol in every Maryland county, conducting enforcement operations that target specific highway safety needs and working with local law enforcement to keep communities safe. I am urging drivers to obey the speed limit, not to drink and drive, to ensure everyone in their vehicle is buckled up, and to make traffic safety their priority.”
Troopers are reminding those headed to Ocean City not to try to reduce their travel time by increasing their speed. “Operation Gauntlet” will be positioning troopers in strategic locations along Rt. 50 from Kent Island to Ocean City. Troopers will be focusing on speed and aggressive driving violations.
“Operation Centipede” will ring the Capital Beltway with extra troopers who will be on the alert for traffic violations that cause crashes and tie up traffic. Troopers at each of the 22 State Police barracks will be conducting saturation patrols in areas known for high numbers of drunk driving crashes and/or arrests. Troopers will also be working to provide prompt assistance to disabled vehicles and to quickly move crashes off the roads to keep traffic moving smoothly.
More than 30 state troopers will be providing assistance to the Baltimore Police Department Sunday evening for July 4th festivities at the Inner Harbor. They will assist with traffic direction, commercial vehicle enforcement, and other security initiatives. State Police helicopters will provide aerial support in the area when returning from medevacs to Baltimore hospitals.
In every Maryland county and Baltimore City, state troopers will be involved in a variety of enforcement efforts targeting drunk drivers, aggressive drivers, and speeders, while also assisting with security and traffic control at fireworks displays from Deep Creek Lake, to the Inner Harbor, to Worcester County. Troopers not normally assigned to road patrol, as well as supervisors and commanders will add more than 75 extra troopers to the regular on-duty patrol force throughout the weekend.
“Our priority is to keep Marylanders and those visiting our state safe through this busy holiday weekend,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Terrence B. Sheridan said. “Our troopers will be on patrol in every Maryland county, conducting enforcement operations that target specific highway safety needs and working with local law enforcement to keep communities safe. I am urging drivers to obey the speed limit, not to drink and drive, to ensure everyone in their vehicle is buckled up, and to make traffic safety their priority.”
Troopers are reminding those headed to Ocean City not to try to reduce their travel time by increasing their speed. “Operation Gauntlet” will be positioning troopers in strategic locations along Rt. 50 from Kent Island to Ocean City. Troopers will be focusing on speed and aggressive driving violations.
“Operation Centipede” will ring the Capital Beltway with extra troopers who will be on the alert for traffic violations that cause crashes and tie up traffic. Troopers at each of the 22 State Police barracks will be conducting saturation patrols in areas known for high numbers of drunk driving crashes and/or arrests. Troopers will also be working to provide prompt assistance to disabled vehicles and to quickly move crashes off the roads to keep traffic moving smoothly.
More than 30 state troopers will be providing assistance to the Baltimore Police Department Sunday evening for July 4th festivities at the Inner Harbor. They will assist with traffic direction, commercial vehicle enforcement, and other security initiatives. State Police helicopters will provide aerial support in the area when returning from medevacs to Baltimore hospitals.
PUBLIC NOTICE
CLOSED SESSION / SPECIAL MEETING
The City Council has scheduled a closed session to be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. for a personnel matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland Section
10-508(a)(1).
In accordance with §SC2-4 of the Salisbury City Charter, a majority of the City Council have called for a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, for consideration of Resolution No. 1935, accepting “Safe Streets Coalition – MSSP” State grant funds. The meeting will convene following the conclusion of the closed session.
The closed session and the special meeting will be held in Conference Room 306 of the City/County Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street).
The City Council has scheduled a closed session to be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. for a personnel matter as permitted under the Annotated Code of Maryland Section
10-508(a)(1).
In accordance with §SC2-4 of the Salisbury City Charter, a majority of the City Council have called for a Special Meeting to be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2010, for consideration of Resolution No. 1935, accepting “Safe Streets Coalition – MSSP” State grant funds. The meeting will convene following the conclusion of the closed session.
The closed session and the special meeting will be held in Conference Room 306 of the City/County Government Office Building (125 N. Division Street).
Indiana Supreme Court Upholds Voter ID Law
The Indiana Supreme Court upheld the state's voter identification law in a 4-1 decision Wednesday, saying the Legislature has the power to require voters to show a photo ID at the polls.
Wednesday's ruling is the latest decision in a string of lawsuits trying to overturn the politically charged 2005 law -- among the strictest in the nation -- but it may not bring an end to the challenges.
Justice Brent Dickson wrote in the majority decision that no actual voters harmed by the law were named in the suit.
"No individual voter has alleged that the voter ID law has prevented him or her from voting or inhibited his or her ability to vote in any way," the decision states. "Our decision today does not prevent any such voter from challenging the law in the future."
Attorneys for the League of Women Voters, which challenged the law, said in oral arguments before the state supreme court in March that people have been hurt by the law and that they could testify if the court decides to take up the matter.
The league argued that the law violates the state constitution because it imposed a requirement on some voters, but not all, since absentee voters aren't required to prove their identity. The state appeals court agreed in 2009 and threw out the law, but the ID requirements remained in place as the supreme court took up the case.
The Indiana Supreme Court said Wednesday that the photo ID requirement was not a "substantive voter qualification."
It cited the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling in a federal court challenge by the state Democratic Party to the Indiana law that said a photo ID is required to enter federal buildings and board planes and voting was equally important.
"The voter ID law's requirement that an in-person voter present a government-issued photo identification card containing an expiration date is merely regulatory in nature," Dickson wrote.
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita, a Republican, applauded the decision.
"It is overwhelmingly supported by voters and taxpayers, despite a very small but very vocal partisan minority," Rokita said. "Protecting the votes of honest people from being diluted by those who have no respect for the franchise is the right thing to do."
Wednesday's ruling is the latest decision in a string of lawsuits trying to overturn the politically charged 2005 law -- among the strictest in the nation -- but it may not bring an end to the challenges.
Justice Brent Dickson wrote in the majority decision that no actual voters harmed by the law were named in the suit.
"No individual voter has alleged that the voter ID law has prevented him or her from voting or inhibited his or her ability to vote in any way," the decision states. "Our decision today does not prevent any such voter from challenging the law in the future."
Attorneys for the League of Women Voters, which challenged the law, said in oral arguments before the state supreme court in March that people have been hurt by the law and that they could testify if the court decides to take up the matter.
The league argued that the law violates the state constitution because it imposed a requirement on some voters, but not all, since absentee voters aren't required to prove their identity. The state appeals court agreed in 2009 and threw out the law, but the ID requirements remained in place as the supreme court took up the case.
The Indiana Supreme Court said Wednesday that the photo ID requirement was not a "substantive voter qualification."
It cited the U.S. Supreme Court's 2008 ruling in a federal court challenge by the state Democratic Party to the Indiana law that said a photo ID is required to enter federal buildings and board planes and voting was equally important.
"The voter ID law's requirement that an in-person voter present a government-issued photo identification card containing an expiration date is merely regulatory in nature," Dickson wrote.
Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita, a Republican, applauded the decision.
"It is overwhelmingly supported by voters and taxpayers, despite a very small but very vocal partisan minority," Rokita said. "Protecting the votes of honest people from being diluted by those who have no respect for the franchise is the right thing to do."
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