‘Rome Is Burning’: Baltimore Crime Gets Lawmakers’ Attention

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Baltimore’s high violent crime rate received early attention in the state’s legislative session on Thursday, as Maryland’s former Senate president urged lawmakers to act “while Rome is burning.”
Sen. Thomas V. Mike Miller, who entered his second day as a regular senator after 33 years in the leadership role, rose from his seat toward the back of the chamber to highlight the problem in Maryland’s largest city.
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