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At approximately 47,000 words (including annotations), the Maryland Constitution is much longer than the average length of a state constitution in the United States. It is the fourth constitution under which the state has been governed. Maryland's governor is unique in the United States as the office is vested with significant authority in budgeting. The legislature may not increase the governor's proposed budget expenditures. Unlike most other states, significant autonomy is granted to many of Maryland's counties.

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Those in attendance at packed commissioners meeting got few answers

August 8, 2008: Believe it. Trust them.

The constituency had questions. They demanded answers and the Allegany County commissioners and staff offered almost none. Read the full article here.

Paying for public records
July 24, 2008:The University Park Town Council is considering a resolution that would require residents to pay for access to public records.

However, Councilman Ed DeSaussure (Ward 7) said at Monday’s council meeting that the resolution could deter residents from obtaining files that are legal public record under the Maryland Public Information Act. Read the full article here.

Openness in government can get pricey for the average resident who wants access to information
July 11, 2008: Under Maryland law, all government e-mails are considered public documents, open to being viewed by the public, so long as they don’t contain sensitive personnel information or refer to ongoing legal actions or land transactions. Governments are obligated to provide copies of public communications if requested under the federal Freedom of Information Act.

However, there is a loophole. Read the full article here.

Judge: NAACP can review Maryland police documents
June 29, 2008: The NAACP can review Maryland State Police documents that contain allegations of racial profiling, a judge has ruled, granting a victory to the civil rights organization in a drawn-out legal fight.

Baltimore County Circuit Judge Timothy J. Martin decided Friday that a panel of three lawyers chosen by the NAACP's Maryland conference will have 120 days to review the documents and select those they want copied. The names of the officers and the people who filed complaints against them will be redacted. Read the full story here.

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