April 29th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

A bill no longer requiring estate notices to be published in newspapers passed unanimously in both chambers of the General Assembly.  Now, the Maryland DC Press Association is asking the Governor to veto the bill, saying it would cause irreparable damage to print news outlets.  Allegany County Register of Wills Mary Beth Pirolozzi says the bill had absolutely NO opposition in either the House or Senate during hearings where the Press Association could have voiced their opinion…

The Press Association has published editorials in newspapers throughout the state in opposition to the bill since it was passed, but Ms. Pirolozzi says the record shows unanimous support from the legislature…