Noah’s Law amendment could hurt bill’s chances to pass General Assembly
A last-minute amendment from a Baltimore County state senator to add punitive damages in civil lawsuits involving drunken drivers could hurt the bill that would expand the use of ignition interlock systems in the state, supporters say. [The Washington Post]
Rockville speed camera inaccurately records school bus speeding
The speed camera contractor admitted in a letter to the city of Rockville that the camera incorrectly read the school bus’s speed at 54 mph in a 25 mph zone because the “large surface area of the bus reflected the radar beam onto vehicles moving in the opposite direction.” [MD Drivers Alliance]
Edgemoor, Bradley Hills sidewalk improvements set to begin this week
Montgomery County will be replacing curbs and sidewalks in two Bethesda neighborhoods undergoing gas line replacements. The sidewalk work is set to begin Monday and be completed this fall. A county map shows where and when the work is scheduled to take place. [MCDOT]
General Assembly passes bill aimed at protecting bees
The bill that would limit the use of pesticides with chemicals known as neonics—linked to harming bee populations—now goes to Gov. Larry Hogan for final approval. [Associated Press]
Park bonds rated AAA
More than $50 million in bonds that will be used by the Maryland-National Capital Parks and Planning Commission to purchase and develop parks in Montgomery County received the highest bond rating—AAA. [Business Wire]
Mikulski to stay neutral
Sen. Barbara Mikulski says she does not plan to endorse a candidate to replace her in the tight Democratic primary between Reps. Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards. [The Baltimore Sun]
Rainy day expected
Showers are expected to continue throughout the day and into Tuesday. The high should reach the upper 60s with a nighttime low dropping to around 50 degrees. [National Weather Service]
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