From Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot: “The passage of legislation that will pave the way for a Las Vegas-style casino in Prince George’s County, while offering lucrative tax cuts and other critical concessions to casino operators throughout the state, illustrates the tightening control that the national gambling industry now exerts over Maryland’s political process. There never […]
Del. Glass: “I Feel that I Have No Choice but to be in Annapolis to Vote on These Important Issues”
From Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, member of the Ways and Means Committee and Gaming Subcommittee, made the following statement regarding the Special Session on gambling. “It is my understanding that important issues other than gambling, such as Pit Bulls and gun rights, may now be on the agenda during the Special […]
Ryder: Citizens of Harford County Watchdog Committee Seeks Government Updates on Taxpayer Investments
The following letter was sent by Joan Ryder to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear David, In reference to all the information provided about the Economic Development Policy, I submit the following from my committee: CITIZENS OF HARFORD COUNTY WATCHDOG COMMITTEE AN ORGANIZATION FOR FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY […]
McGrady: Transfer of Development Rights Proposal is an “All Out Assault on Cecil County Property Rights”
From Patrick L. McGrady, Chairman, Maryland Liberty PAC: Patriot, Your property rights are under attack right now. This month the Cecil County Commissioners will vote on adoption of a “Transfer of Development Rights” ordinance. This ordinance is nothing more than a ploy used by the far left to further control where development occurs and whether […]
Gahler: Sheriff Bane Slow to React to Rate of Fatal and Serious Injury Accidents in Harford County
From Jeffrey R. Gahler: On Thursday, July 26th, I had the distinct privilege of attending the Harford County Chamber of Commerce’s July Luncheon and an opportunity to listen to Sheriff Bane detail his term as Sheriff. Several details of his presentation were in direct opposition to my first-hand knowledge of past law enforcement efforts and […]
Sen. Jacobs: “Gambling Expansion in Maryland No Emergency”
From State Sen. Nancy Jacobs: I am very opposed to holding this special session for expanded gambling in the state. Special sessions are supposed to be for emergencies and certainly expanding gambling is no emergency. It’s irresponsible to race this bill through so quickly when it can’t be properly vetted. Let’s start with the fact […]
Del. Norman: “…Why I Plan to be Present in Annapolis When so Many Others are Suggesting that I Stay Home in Protest”
From Del. Wayne Norman: Governor O’Malley has ordered yet another Special Session for Maryland’s General Assembly. We legislators get to return to Annapolis for a second time this summer, this time to take up the issue of expanded gaming in the great State of Maryland. As you may recall, the Governor convened a Special Session […]
Economic Develoment Board Chairman McLauchlin: “Maintaining a Healthy Economy in Harford County”
From Eric McLauchlin, chairman, Harford County Economic Development Advisory Board: The debate over the recent Workforce Technical Training Grant (WFTTG) awarded to Smith’s Detection has brought a key fact to the forefront: to continue economic growth, Harford County must provide a business friendly environment, attracting profitable businesses that will generate jobs and support the local […]
