Rockville Man Sentenced in Hammer Attack; Chance of Snow Thursday Night

News, announcements and other helpful links for Thursday morning

February 4, 2016 8:13 a.m.

Rockville man sentenced to six years for hammer attack on roommate

The former NIH computer scientist, Timothy Oliver, 69, repeatedly attacked the woman after learning his dog, who was under her care, had been struck and killed by a car. [The Washington Post]

Hogan seeks “middle ground” in state of the state address

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Gov. Larry Hogan made a pitch for modest tax cuts to General Assembly legislators Wednesday in a speech that struck a conciliatory tone, but some Democrats said it lacked substance. [The Baltimore Sun]

David Trone hires longtime aide to Comptroller Peter Franchot

After firing three staffers for campaign espionage, District 8 congressional candidate David Trone announced he would hire Andrew Friedson as a senior adviser. Friedson will leave his job as Franchot’s communications director. [David Trone for Congress]

Craig Zucker to be sworn into state Senate Thursday

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Del. Craig Zucker of Brookeville is replacing Karen Montgomery, who retired, in the Senate. Gov. Larry Hogan made Zucker’s appointment official Wednesday. Zucker is expected to be a key vote in the Senate on a bill that would restore certain voting rights for felons. [The Baltimore Sun]

Chance of snow mix tonight

Thursday is expected to be partly sunny with a high of 49 degrees and a slight chance of a rain or snow mix tonight with a low of 33 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

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