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Judiciary Committee approves 'Noah’s Law'
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee approved the bill named after fallen Montgomery County police officer Noah Leotta that would require more individuals convicted of drunken driving to use ignition interlock devices. The bill now goes to the full House of Delegates for consideration, while a state Senate committee is expected to review it next week. [The Washington Post]
Elrich criticizes Westbard Plan
Montgomery County Council member Marc Elrich said he would not vote for the Westbard Sector Plan and called it “probably one of the worst planning decisions ever made” because it could significantly increases density in an area with a lack of transit. [MyMCMedia]
Leggett 'delighted' about Purple Line progress
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett said he’s happy about the selection of a team to construct the light-rail line, but added “we still have some further discussions to make sure that all of the pieces are consistent with our plan here locally.” [WTOP]
Red Maryland founder calls cyclists a 'potent special interest group'
The Republican blogger wrote that cyclists are lobbying for a considerable amount of legislation this year in Annapolis and that “cycling is being accepted by more and more policymakers of both parties as a reasonable transportation and health policy alternative without evidence.” [Maryland Reporter]
Board of Elections invites residents to preview new voting machines
The paper-based, optical scan voting system will be on display at the Board of Elections offices at 18753 N. Frederick Ave., Gaithersburg, prior to the April 26 primary. [MoCo Board of Elections]
Weather
Friday is expected to be cloudy with a high near 43 degrees and a nighttime low around 29 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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