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Mayor signs ethics bills into law
Mayor Stephanie C. Rawlings-Blake introduces new members of the city's ethics board Wednesday. From left, they are Linda Bowler Pierson, a grants administrator for several foundations; Dawna Cobb, an assistant dean the University of Maryland law school; and Guy Flynn, a commercial real estate lawyer and partner at DLA Piper. Concerns about the city's ethics law came to light during the investigation and criminal trial on charges of perjury and embezzlement that eventually led to the resignation of former Mayor Sheila Dixon.
Earth Day at 40: progress and pitfalls
As the environmental community cheers the advances and the public engagement of Earth Day and environmentalism, it is quick to recognize that progress hasn't been uniform and is far from complete.
Prosecutor asked to investigate Maryland lawmaker
Inquiry to determine whether state Sen. Ulysses Currie improperly used $53,772 from campaign account for personal purchases
