The following report entitled “Gun Violence – Gun Possession – Gun Control” was sent to the Harford County Delegation and other government officials by County Council Vice- President Richard Slutzky. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. REPORT GUN VIOLENCE – GUN POSSESSION – GUN CONTROL JANUARY, 2013 COUNCILMAN RICHARD C. SLUTZKY COUNTY […]
The Dreaded “C” Word…Cholesterol
During the “Frankenstorm” broadcasts in the Fall, I followed the news. I don’t typically like watching TV, let alone watching the news. The reporter interviewed a couple of doctors about cholesterol—one even bragged about his current journey to become healthier and to lose weight [I wonder what HIS cholesterol was??]. They interviewed an elderly woman […]
Maryland Watch: Gov. O’Malley’s Strategic Miscalculation on Gun Control Legislation
We’ve already discussed that pretty much everything Governor Martin O’Malley does is geared toward his presidential campaign, which he has already kicked off with visits to New Hampshire and Iowa. In order to appeal to the base of the Democratic Primary voters throughout the nation, he has taken a tactic of pushing the most liberal […]
Wal-Mart Submits Revised Plans to County; Continues Effort for New Bel Air Supercenter Store Despite Public Protests
Wal-Mart on Friday submitted revised plans to county officials for a proposed Bel Air Supercenter, signifying the company’s intention to build the store despite public protests over the location. The company’s revised plans must be reviewed by the Harford County Department of Planning and Zoning for compliance with regulatory requirements before the Supercenter can be […]
Maryland Watch: State of the State Address More Like Presidential State of the Union than Assessment of Maryland
I listened to Martin O’Malley’s State of the State speech. It was cute. Crafted more and more each year to sound like a presidential State of the Union rather than an actual assessment on where the State stands and where it is going. Of course, that is the point. State of the State speeches, because […]
Everything From Soup to Nuts: Super Bowl Party Foods
TThe score at halftime of the 2013 AFC Championship Game was 13-7 and the New England Patriots were in the lead. My party guests were silent, anxiously glancing at eachother, wondering if THIS game would be Ray’s last. I, on the other hand, was as cool as a cucumber, knowing that Flacco and the rest […]
“Fair Share” Fee Legislation May Require Non-Union Public School Employees to Pay Dues for Union Representation
Should non-union members have to pay union dues? Yes, says the Maryland teachers union, which is backing a bill requiring non-union public school employees to pay a so-called “fair share” fee for union representation in collective bargaining. The statewide bill applies only to employees represented by unions that are recognized as exclusive bargaining units with […]
Callback Time for Tomback? Superintendent Must Decide by Feb. 1 Whether to Seek Reappointment
With his employment contract set to expire in June, Superintendent Robert M. Tomback has until Feb. 1 to notify the Harford County Board of Education whether he is a candidate for reappointment to another four-year term. With the deadline a week away, The Dagger inquired about Tomback’s plans but was instead directed through his spokesperson […]
