From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Annapolis, March 19, 2010- Delegate Mary-Dulany James has submitted a bill along with her colleague Delegate John Bohanan that would require the State Highway Administration and the Maryland Department of the Environment to put the permitting for certain projects on a fast track. The legislation would require the […]
Archives for March 2010
Significant Spring Freshet Brings Bountiful Breeding Opportunities For Harford’s Amphibians
In the background I can hear the moaning sirens of Conowingo, warning down-streamers of the arrival of a significant spring freshet. Seldom in my recall of vernal pool options, have the diverse breeding playgrounds been so varied in choices. The spotted salamanders left their subterranean tunnels to once again swirl in a mass of yellow […]
Del. Jennings Opposes Legislation Giving Governor Powers Over National Guard Troops
From the office of Del. J.B. Jennings: House bill 1037 has been introduced to the State Legislature that would give the Governor the power and ability over the Federal Government as well as the President of the United States to request the return of National Guard Troops to the control of the State if the […]
Del. Impallaria: “I Believe I Will Be Voting Against the Budget Again This Year”
The following update was provided by Del. Rick Impallaira: Annapolis Update #4 – Legislation & State Budget – March 16, 2010 We have passed the halfway point of the General Assembly and at this time I have had bill hearings on all of the bills I introduced this session. The Harford County Tow Bill had […]
Edgewood is Site of Live-Action Laser Adventure Center
From Harford County government: (Edgewood, MD) LaserNation, the ultimate live action laser tag entertainment complex, opened its newest Laser Tag Center in Edgewood, MD in February 2010. The center is located at 2208 Hanson Road and joins Food Lion, Dollar General, Triple Crown Martial Arts, Subway and Harford County Dental Clinic in the Edgewood Plaza […]
HCC Sports Round-Up: Baseball Ups and Downs, Lacrosse Victory
From Harford Community College’s athletics department: Santiago Notches 8K’s in First Start; Harford Baseball Blanks Quinsigamond, 12-0 BEL AIR, Md.—Sophomore Rich Santiago (York, Pa./Southern York/CCNY) was utterly dominant in his first start on the mound as the Harford baseball team blanked Quinsigamond, 12-0 (7 inn.) on Tuesday at Harford Baseball Field. The sophomore-transfer struck out […]
Del. James: “In These Times We Cannot Do Enough to Protect Our Children”
The following was sent to The Dagger on March 16 by Del. Mary-Dulaney James: Friends, I am proud to tell you that the House of Delegates moved forward seven bills today that crack down on sex offenders and protect our children and communities. As a sponsor of several of the bills and a fervent support […]
Company to Pay $115K for Religious Bias at Edgewood Office
From the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: BALTIMORE – Administaff, Inc., a nationwide company which provides full-service human resources to small and medium-size businesses will pay $115,000 and furnish substantial remedial relief to settle a harassment lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the agency announced today. According to EEOC’s suit (Case […]
