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 […]
Elected School Board Bill Supported By Senate Committee
Senate Bill 629 Harford County-Board of Education-Selection of Members Senators Glassman, Harris and Jacobs Annapolis, MD The Senate version of Harford’s elected school board legislation has received a favorable vote from the Senate’s Education and Environmental Affairs Committee and should be headed to the full body Friday or Monday evening. The Senate unanimously approved a […]
Del. Stifler Says Her Elevator Inspection Bill Could Save Taxpayers More Than $1 Million
From Del. Donna Stifler’s office: Harford County State Delegate Donna Stifler (R. 35A) has successfully steered legislation through the Maryland House of Delegates that will save Maryland taxpayers in excess of one million dollars over the next five years. Stifler’s legislation, HB 613, changes the manner in which the State conducts elevator inspections. It eliminates […]
Del. McDonough’s Legislation Would Investigate Constellation, Says Shattuck Should Step Down
Delegate Pat McDonough has introduced legislation establishing the Constellation Energy Group (CEG) Review Commission. The purpose of the proposal is to provide a group of experts and consumer advocates with the authority to investigate the reasons for the demise of this company. Delegate McDonough believes that current law and the authority of the Public Service […]
