From Maryland Department of Natural Resources Secretary John Griffin: Dear Editor: I am writing to address a Maryland State Senator’s post regarding the Maryland Department of Natural Resources proposal to increase boating related fees. The State needs $41 million annually to meet our boating needs including urgent dredging and facility maintenance. Last year the Department […]
Whiteley: “This Bill Will Give Us Taxpayers Internet Access to Residential Worksheets Much Like the Real Property Data Search Sheets Already Available on the Department of Assessment and Taxation Website”
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: HB 789 PROPERTY TAX — ASSESSMENT WORKSHEETS — INTERNET ACCESS HEARING DATE FEBRUARY 28, 2012 Short notice – but great news?? This gives us a second chance?? We apologize for not knowing of this sooner. Delegate Susan McComas just informed us that she has introduced HB […]
Sen. Jacobs: Department of Natural Resources Needs to Find its Moorings Before Hiking Boat License Fee
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Recreational boaters fill the beautiful waterways lining our state. Workboats bring in the crabs and oysters for which Maryland is famous. Annapolis is the sailing capitol of the world. But from Annapolis comes news that those who own a boat face paying a huge jump in licensing fees. Currently, boaters pay […]
Del. Szeliga: “I Am Proud to be Working in Conjunction with My Colleagues to Bring Same Sex Marriage to Referendum”
From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Referendum Update: Gay Marriage Last night, the Maryland Senate passed the Gay Marriage Bill 25-22. It will now go to the Governor for his signature. I understand he will sign the gay marriage bill on March 1st. However, the law will not take affect until after we have an opportunity to […]
Del. James: “The Blue Dogs, as We Call Ourselves, are Lawmakers Who are Fundamentally Dedicated to the Financial Stability of the State of Maryland and to Non-Governmental Economic Growth”
From Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, I hope this email finds you all well. There are some exciting developments happening down in Annapolis, and I’d like to share some of them with you now. New Coalition: Tired of feeling like you don’t have a home on either the right or the left? Or that thoughtful […]
Green: Harford County Students “Shine” at North East Theater Festival Hosted by Bel Air Drama Company
From Nancy A. Green, Drama/English teacher, North Harford High School: Dear Sirs and Madams: For the 5th year in a row, my students and I had the opportunity to attend the wonderful North East Theatre Festival held at Bel Air High School this past weekend. It was much needed inspiration that reminded me exactly why […]
Del. Impallaria: “Gay Marriage has Gone on the Ballot in 31 Other States, and has Failed in All 31”
From Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update #5 — February 21, 2012 As you probably know by now, the gay marriage bill has passed the House and is going on to the Senate. There is no telling what will happen on the Senate side, but I do believe it will pass. On the House side, the […]
Sen. Jennings: Fair Elections Don’t Have to Be Dead on Arrival
From Sen. J.B. Jennings: Just last week, Florida identified hundreds of illegal immigrants who voted in the 2012 primary election. The Pew Center recently released a report indicating that nationwide, there are more than 2 million dead voters on the active rolls. This is a disgrace to democracy, and it occurs rampantly in Maryland. To […]
