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  Justice reform advocates hoping for a second chance for Second Look Act

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  Desmond Haneef-Perry poses at his desk on Nov. 25 at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender in Harford County. Photo by William J. Ford.Part of …

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  The next census will gather more racial, ethnic information

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  People participate in a Puerto Rican Day parade in New York City. Multiracial cultures such as Puerto Rican and Dominican may pose problems for new …

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  Majority Hispanic towns face uncertain future under second Trump term

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  Brentwood Mayor Rocio Terminio-Lopez, center, at the dedication of the Windom Road Historic Barrier Park Monument and Park in June. Photo courtesy …

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  New FTC rule adds time and money to car-buying process

  marylandmatters.org - Geoffrey Pohanka

  The Federal Trade Commission's proposed new Vehicle Shopping Rule is a solution in search of a problem that will be burdensome for dealers and buyers …

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  Report warns of transmission line’s impacts on forest lands, waterways

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  Getty Images photo by fhm.For the past several months, most of the controversy over proposed high-voltage power lines in three Maryland counties has …

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  Advocates plan to push legislation that would rein in random traffic stops

  marylandmatters.org - William J. Ford

  Lawmakers and advocates said they have high hopes for a bill that would reduce the number of primary violations that allow police to pull motorists …