Maryland Senate Votes To Repeal Death Penalty
/Earlier today, the Maryland senate voted 27-20 to repeal the death penalty in that state. The repeal bill, which is a top priority for Gov. Martin O’Malley (D), will now move on to the state house, where it appears likely to pass. The bill has 67 co-sponsors in the house, and only 71 are needed for it to pass. This bill reflects a growing national trend away from the death penalty in states that