From Patrick L. McGrady, Chairman, Maryland Liberty PAC: Senate Bill 281 passed both Houses of the Maryland General Assembly and now the bill goes to the Governor for his signature to become law. The deck was stacked against us before this fight. We knew the odds were against us from the beginning. Each fight we […]
Archives for April 2013
State Superintendent Approves Three-Day Calendar Waiver for Harford County Public Schools
From Harford County Public Schools: Today, State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery approved the request made by Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) for a three-day waiver of the 180-day school year requirement. HCPS has been closed a total of six days this school year, three days for Hurricane Sandy and three days for inclement […]
Can Harford County Economy Flourish Despite Furlough?
From Jim Richardson, Director, Harford County Office of Economic Development: The government furlough, although facing delays, still promises to have quite an impact on the local economy. About 61 percent of workers at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) live in Harford County. That’s 13,200 of 22,000 Federal jobs at APG. While just four short years ago […]
Del. Impallaria: “Horrible Year for Maryland Taxpayers, but a Great Session for Martin O’Malley and His Ambition to Become the Most Left-Wing Presidential Candidate”
From Del. Rick Impallaria: End of Session Wrap-Up – April 2013 Friends, it has been an honor serving you for the past 11 years. I can’t say that the job has gotten easier, as the State marches farther and farther to the left. I really held back on sending out my Annapolis Updates this year, […]
Off-Duty Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Fires Weapon at Jarrettsville Man Fleeing Scene of Accident, Apprehends Suspect Following Chase (UPDATED)
An off-duty Harford County Sheriff’s Office deputy fired his weapon at a man who fled after rear-ending the deputy, initiating a vehicle and foot chase in northern Harford County and Baltimore County Monday evening, police said. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Deputy First Class Christopher Behles, 37, was off duty and on his way home […]
Harford County Board of Education Tables Vote on Ad Policy, Approves Policies on Memorials and Naming School Facilities
From Harford County Public Schools: The Board of Education of Harford County met for an open business meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013, in the Board Room of the HCPS/A.A. Roberty Building and took the following actions and received the following presentations: Witnessed a check presentation from BGE’s Smart Energy Savers Program. […]
Dagger Blotter March 27-28: Unknown White Substance in Abingdon Mail; Vehicle Covered with Silly String in Bel Air; Houses Shot with Paint Balls in Joppa
The blotter is compiled from records of calls for service received by the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. The records are reviewed and prepared for publication by Dagger staff. They do not include records from municipal or state law enforcement agencies. Aberdeen A caller from the 200 block of Paradise Road reported a disorderly person Wednesday. […]
Del. Norman: “Highs and Lows of the 2013 Session”
From Del. Wayne Norman April 2, 2013 Dear Constituent: Thank you for having contacted me in Annapolis on an issue of importance to you. As I prepare this end of Session letter for 2013, I ask that you keep in mind that there is still one week to go until the last day of the […]
