From Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, While the second week of this year’s legislative session is over, the hard work is just beginning! The House is considering many provisions designed to help grow Maryland’s economy and put people back to work. This last week, Governor O’Malley presented his budget for fiscal year 2013. Below are […]
Archives for January 2012
Whiteley: “Taxpayers are being Denied a Right to Record a Public Hearing even though All of Your Public Hearings are Recorded as are the Tax Court Hearings”
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Last year, the Senate voted overwhelming 46 to 0 to pass Senator Barry Glassman’s SB 69 – now SB 86, the right of taxpayers to record their property tax assessment hearings. The Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) lobbyist, who is paid with taxpayer funds, rushed […]
Harford Community College Commemorates Black History Month
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College will hold several special events in conjunction with Black History Month. Admission to all events is free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. “Standing on My Sisters’ Shoulders” Documentary February 2 (Thursday), 12:30 and 3 PM, Hays-Heighe House at Harford Community College The documentary reveals the […]
Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the Civil War; Harford Community College Hosts Free Reading and Discussion Series
From Harford Community College: Harford Community College Library and the Hays-Heighe House will host a free, five-part reading and discussion series called “Let’s Talk About It: Making Sense of the American Civil War” beginning March 1. The National Endowment for the Humanities and American Library Association have provided grants to 65 public libraries nationwide to […]
Annapolis Exhibit Features Harford County Photographer Todd Holden
From the Harford County Cultural Arts Board: The Harford County Cultural Arts Board is pleased to announce an exhibit by local Harford County photographer Todd Holden at the Lowe Office House in Annapolis, Maryland. The exhibit that features black and white photography runs from mid January to mid April. Mr. Holden is a well established […]
Sen. Jennings: Fighting Food Stamp Fraud; Thanking Family’s Hero
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: Fighting Food Stamp Fraud One of my major efforts this session is reforming Maryland’s fraud-ridden entitlement programs. I promised to update you each week on a piece of my legislative agenda, and am especially proud to say that I am introducing a bill requiring Drug Testing to Receive Temporary Cash Assistance. […]
Sen. Jacobs: “As We All Struggle to Stay Afloat, an Increase in the Gas Tax is the Last Thing We Need”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: In this year’s legislative session, lawmakers will address many issues that will affect all Marylanders, especially when it comes to their pocketbooks. I am working hard in Annapolis to represent your interests and try to prevent any further financial burden on your daily lives. Earlier this week, Governor O’Malley proposed his […]
Don’t Let Alcohol Force You Out of the Game; Include a Designated Driver in Your Starting Lineup this Weekend
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: The Harford County Sheriff’s Office would like to congratulate the Baltimore Ravens for representing the city of Baltimore in the 2011 NFL Playoffs. “While I encourage everyone to have fun cheering the Ravens on to victory, I implore you to do so in a safe and responsible way,” Sheriff […]
