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  "path": "/2026/04/06/despite-reservations-from-both-sides-advocates-hope-to-pass-youth-charging-bill/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-06T10:40:05.000Z",
  "site": "https://marylandmatters.org",
  "tags": [
    "Board of Public Works",
    "Gov & Politics",
    "Justice",
    "Del. Jason Buckel",
    "Del. N. Scott Phillips",
    "juvenile court",
    "Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland",
    "Maryland Youth Justice Coalition",
    "Sen. Charles Sydnor III",
    "Sen. William C. Smith Jr.",
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    "youth sentencing"
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  "textContent": "Republicans say a bill limiting the number of offenses for which youth are automatically charged as adults goes too far, while some Democrats say it doesn't go far enough. But supporters are pushing for approval, saying the compromise bill is better than nothing.",
  "title": "Despite reservations on both sides, advocates hope to pass youth charging bill"
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