PG-Politics-Briefs: Recent Prince George's County News (8 Sep 2015)

Note: Most listings are not in any particular order today.

@arelisrhdz: Prince George’s council chair delays paid-sick-leave bill; Lehman says she will try to vote it onto agenda tmrw wapo.st/1K7mY0e | View summary
@arelisrhdz: Ruling could make building projects easier in Prince George’s but at what cost? wapo.st/1g27FK0 | pic.twitter.com/sbpgggAJRy | View photo
@HyattsvilleMD: Yes the farmers market is open today and through September 29th. Don't miss Cove Point Winery for the… instagram.com/p/7YIGa_QYSK/ | View details

I'm live tweeting from a press conference regarding the closure of Laurel Hospital. No Dimensions representatives are present. #NBC4DC | View details
News4 was first to report Dimensions' plans to close the full service hospital and create an ambulatory care center. @nbcwashington | View details
The maternity ward will be the first to close. | View details
The closure of Laurel Hospital will leave only one hospital with full maternity services in Prince George's - MD Maternity Access Coalition | View details
Laurel City, and State officials gather to voice their opposition to Laurel Hospital closing.
Union members worry about laid off workers finding new jobs. So far 38 have been laid off. #NBC4DC pic.twitter.com/QZrxdDu2Nw | View photo
Officials say @CountyExecBaker has not been responsive, "He's taking care of business in China and not at home!" @MaryLehman_D1 | #NBC4DC |View details

@pgpolitics: Baker has at least 1 minion & several pol. allies on the board, obvious he must support closing.

Laurel spokesperson says @LaurelMayor is still waiting to hear from @CountyExecBaker regarding the closure. | View details
"We have kept the doors of this Hospital open to the tune of $200 million... it is not a private corporation!" @MaryLehman_D1 #NBC4DC | View details
State lawmakers are threatening funding for Dimensions if they close Laurel Hospital. Not clear if that impacts new Regional Medical Center. | View details
"I ask county and state officials to reevaluate what this means for the community" @repdonnaedwards on the closing of #Laurel | View details
"Dimensions has failed its mission and the people of Pr. George's and it's time for Dimensions to go" @LaurelMayor on closure @nbcwashington | View details

@laurelleader: Politicians, workers question decision to close Laurel Regional Hospital: bsun.md/1OvZ1iD | View summary
@cityoflaurel: The Laurel Regional Hospital Press Conference has concluded. What a fantastic turnout by our State, County and... fb.me/4PoKjn4Fa | View details
@AndrewHoCoTimes: .@PenaMelnykforMD: "Like a thief, this closure was planned under the cover of night." #LaurelRegional @cityoflaurel pic.twitter.com/cnQEeuKUOk | View photo
@JimMacKayWNEW: County Executive Rushern Baker getting a lot of criticism on not being involved in Laurel Regional downsizing @WNEW pic.twitter.com/Sqie0wQusp | View photo

@pgpolitics: @JimMacKayWNEW Since @CountyExecBaker has a minion & political allies on Dimension board, hard to conclude he's NOT involved in closing hosp | View conversation

@ABC7News: Harley Davidson of Ft. Washington not participating in "Justice or Else" rally: bit.ly/1K60ata. | View summary
@ABC7News: WARNING: May be graphic for some: Man allegedly high on PCP withstands stun gun shocks, pepper spray before arrest: bit.ly/1JSIJ2u. | View summary
@fox5newsdc: VIDEO: Md. police detain man high on PCP at crowded McDonald's fox5dc.com/news/local-new… #fox5dc pic.twitter.com/k2VVhDS1vK | View photo
@postmetrogirl: Video shows police detaining man with Taser at McDonald's in Maryland wpo.st/64sZ0 | View summary
@PGPDNews: We're seeking applicants for our 2nd Young Adult Citizens' Police Academy. Join us! goo.gl/zzRgMH pic.twitter.com/OhYjJwiNMD | View photo
@postlocal: Man, 26, shot and killed in Prince George’s County wapo.st/1PYP2mz |View summary
@thedbk: University Police responded to hate crime, assault and more this weekend bit.ly/1UxOIBO via @jessiecampisi | View details
@nbcaaron: More than half a dozen shot overnight in DC and Prince George's Co. The latest details we've gathered at 5am on @News4Today | View location

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