On March 30, 2009, the Maryland House of Delegates voted 134 to 0 to adopt legislation (HB 7) that would require the State of Maryland to only purchase and display flags — including those of the United States and Maryland — that are made in the United States of America. HB 7 is sponsored by […]
Annapolis Update # 7 – ALERT – Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Aliens – March 30, 2009
This email was sent from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: House Bill 387 – Vehicle Laws – Lawful Status in the United States – Material Compliance with Federal Requirements I thought Annapolis had hit its all-time low for passing the death penalty bill, but unfortunately on Friday night they managed to break their own […]
Can’t Decide Where To Eat? Check Out Our New Restaurant Review Site
Check out our new local food and dining site – Eats! We have moved The Chew Blog to Eats! and have added a new feature – user-submitted restaurant reviews! We are adding new restaurants in daily (as of this post, we are around 70) and allowing our visitors to write the reviews. Simply use the […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update #6 – Death Penalty – March 26, 2009
The following was received from Del. Rick Impallaria’s office: I want to first thank all of you for taking the time to read and keep informed about what is happening in Annapolis through my Updates. Before going into the death penalty issue, I’d like to give you a little background on myself. I am the […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update #5 – Maryland State Budget – March 24, 2009
The following was forwarded from Del. Rick Impallaria’s office: In these tough fiscal times many are asking whether the Maryland State government will act responsibly and cut costs. Unfortunately, once again the answer appears to be “No.” The State budget has now been presented to the Legislature and, despite what is going on in the […]
Sen. Jacobs Offer Maryland State Senatorial Scholarships To Local Students
If you are a high school senior or college student enrolled full time in a Maryland institute of higher education then you may be eligible for a Maryland State Senatorial Scholarship from Senator Nancy Jacobs. You can learn more details about this scholarship at http://www.nancyjacobs.com/Site/Education/index.htm . Applicants must be a resident of District 34 (verify […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update 4 – Our Constitutional Rights Violated
The following letter was submitted by Del. Rick Impallaria: Our constitutional rights have truly taken a beating in the House of Delegates. Hopefully as these bills cross over into the Senate they will be killed. HB 302, Family Law – Temporary Protective Orders – Surrender of Firearms, and HB 296, Family Law – Protective Orders […]
SB 629 Elected School Board Bill Passes Senate, Headed to the House
The bill to create a blended school board in Harford County, with 6 members by the citizens and 3 members appointed by the Governor, passed the Senate on third reader this morning. A similar bill passed the Senate in 2008, but did not pass in the House. The Harford Delegation is cautiously optimistic that the […]
