Proud to be a native Marylander today.

First the Ravens win the Super Bowl, then this story, to be followed by an Orioles World Series.

Oh, Maryland, if your winters weren't so uncomfortably cold, I'd still be living there.....

(And yes, for you Minnesotans and New Englanders, I know Maryland's winters pale in comparision. Still too cold for my taste. )
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/03/06/us-usa-maryland-deathpenalty-idUSBRE92515720130306

Maryland Senate votes to repeal state's death penalty

(Reuters) - Maryland's Senate voted on Wednesday to repeal the state's death penalty, putting it on a path to becoming the 18th state to abolish executions.

The Senate voted 27 to 20 to repeal the law, according to a legislative spokesperson. The bill next goes to the state House of Delegates, where supporters believe they have enough votes for it to pass.

The measure would likely be signed by Governor Martin O'Malley, who opposes capital punishment.

Maryland's last execution was in 2005.