Norman R. Stone, Jr.

Common Cause calls for Currie censure

2011-11-09 18:12:00

A leading government watchdog organization has called on the Maryland Senate to censure state Sen. Ulysses Currie, the once-powerful budget committee chairman who was acquitted of political corruption charges this week. Susan Wichmann, executive director...

Senators turn away repeal of death penalty in Md.

2009-03-04 00:00:00

Baltimore County senators rebuffed an effort to abolish Maryland's death penalty yesterday, persuading lawmakers instead to restrict when capital punishment can be used. The Senate's first full debate on the death penalty in more than three decades was...

Narrow majority of Md. senators oppose repeal of death penalty, survey reveals

2009-02-17 00:00:00

Gov. Martin O'Malley's push to end the death penalty in Maryland would probably fall short if a legislative vote were held today, even though the governor insisted yesterday that the repeal effort "has a real shot this year." A Baltimore Sun survey of...

Terrorism expert says LNG project lacks safeguards

2009-05-27 00:00:00

Opponents of a liquefied natural gas terminal in eastern Baltimore County stepped up their attacks Tuesday, hosting an appearance by a former CIA officer who said the $400 million project lacks critical safeguards and raises the specter of terrorism and...

Ex-aide to senator files ethics complaint

2005-03-30 00:00:00

A former aide to state Sen. Richard F. Colburn has sent a complaint to the General Assembly's Joint Committee on Legislative Ethics, asking for an investigation into the aide's allegations that he was required to write academic papers and conduct other...

David Nitkin on state politics issues

2006-01-16 00:00:00

Phil, Washington, D.C.: Where can one find a complete list of legislators receiving money directly from Jack Abramoff? Nitkin: The Maryland State Board of Elections keeps electronic records of campaign donors, and has a searchable database dating to...

Reactions mixed on bill to aid Towson

2003-02-14 00:00:00

A bill that would allow the transfer of six liquor licenses to central Towson got a lukewarm reception yesterday from Baltimore County senators, who applauded the goal of revitalizing the county seat but questioned how much proponents had consulted...

Smith seeks to toughen state law regarding flood insurance carriers

2004-02-25 00:00:00

After complaining for two months that the Maryland Insurance Administration should do more to help Tropical Storm Isabel victims, Baltimore County Executive James T. Smith Jr. is now pushing for a change in state law that he says would force the agency to...

Political map has minor changes

2002-01-10 00:00:00

Gov. Parris N. Glendening released his state redistricting proposal yesterday, a plan his aides said would improve the chances for minorities to win election to the General Assembly but which some Baltimore lawmakers said failed to address their concerns....

Senate narrowly defeats capital punishment bill

2003-03-20 00:00:00

Buoyed by the argument that changing the law would end capital punishment in Maryland, the Senate narrowly defeated a bill yesterday that would have raised the standard of proof required to issue a death sentence. "You're going to empty out death row,"...

Redistricting fight to move to legal arena

2002-02-22 00:00:00

By the end of today, the State House politicking over redrawing Maryland's legislative districts will be officially completed and a new map will become law. Now the battle moves to the courts. A half-dozen or more lawsuits are expected to be filed...

Suits claim bias in remap

2002-03-11 00:00:00

Gov. Parris N. Glendening says his redistricting map is legally sound, but a growing number of state and federal lawsuits allege his plan discriminates against minorities and illegally divides communities. The challengers - led by Democrats at odds...

Jordan Hadfield, center, talks with Nancy Moxley and her grandson, David Van Pelt, both of Dundalk , as he campaigns outside North Point Library, an early voting site. Hatfield is challenging Sen. Norman Stone in the democratic primary.

2010-09-09 00:00:00

Age: 75 Party Affiliation: Democrat Education: Bachelor of laws degree, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1960 Experience: Member of state Senate since 1967; chairman, Baltimore County delegation, since 2003; member, House of Delegates, 1963 to 1967 Quote/Top issue: "As the recession winds

2009-03-18 21:00:00