From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: The 2010 session of the Maryland General Assembly has been moving at a snail’s pace. Taxpayers and others may jump for joy and shout, “Thank God!” However, the 800 pound gorilla that is still standing is the budget. The budget process is moving slowly because the Governor has […]
Del. James: “It May Well Be That Drama Therapy Is Unworkable In A Large Public Assembly”
In the following letter, Del. Mary-Dulany James responds to the controversy surrounding the recent drama production at Havre de Grace High School, known as “Drama Therapy”. A copy of the letter was provided to The Dagger upon request. Dear Friends: I watched Havre de Grace High School’s “Drama Therapy” performance this past weekend after being […]
Dels. James and Riley Introduce Private Property Protection Legislation
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Annapolis, March 11, 2010; Delegate Mary-Dulany James and her colleague Delegate B. Daniel Riley have introduced a bill (HB1541) to protect a property owner in their district. This is a private property rights bill to prevent the state from the taking of land without just compensation to the […]
Del. James: Survey Results, Budget Cuts, and Collective Bargaining for Libraries
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Friends, This week I shared with you a portion of the cost of cuts to local aid that are in some of the bills that are circulating the General Assembly. I want you to know that I have sent letters to our Cecil County Commissioners and Harford County […]
Del. Donna Stifler Encourages Young Women to Enter $3,000 Scholarship Essay Contest
From the office of Del. Donna Stifler: The National Foundation for Women Legislators and the National Rifle Association are co-sponsoring their Thirteenth Annual Bill of Rights Essay Contest for college-bound female high school juniors and seniors, which this year will be entitled “Freedom and Civic Virtues.” The contest’s seven winners will each receive a $3,000 […]
Mallamo: Del. Impallaria’s Bill “Provides Real Property Tax Relief to All Property Owners and Residents of Maryland”
The following letter was sent by John P. Mallamo of Bel Air: HB 653 Real Property Tax Relief On 25 February the Maryland General Assembly House Ways and Means Committee conducted the first reading and public hearing on HB653, Constitutional Amendment. This Bill introduced by Del Richard Impallaria, (R-7) provides Real Property Tax Relief to […]
Sen. Glassman’s Farmer’s Market Bill Clear Maryland Senate
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Annapolis, MD – Northern Harford County State Senator Barry Glassman spent a good deal of time over the summer meeting with representatives of local farmer’s markets, market producers, and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH), and the Maryland Department of Agriculture to streamline some of the […]
Whiteley: “…The Ultimate Slap In The Taxpayer’s Face…”
From Roy Whiteley, president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: On February 24, we addressed the Budget & Taxation Committee on SB 458 & SB 724. We were disappointed that more of you could not attend in support of these measures. However, even though our support at the Senate was not as good as it […]
