From the Harford Campaign for Liberty: “I cannot undertake to lay my finger on that article of the Constitution which grant a right to Congress of expending, on objects of benevolence, the money of their constituents.” James Madison Harford Campaign for Liberty July 24,2012 7pm Forest Hill Knights of Columbus Hall 23 Newport Drive, Forest […]
Del. Glass Warns of “Oversaturation” if National Harbor Casino is Added; 47% of Maryland Live! Revenue From Those Who Live in DC Metropolitan Area
From Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, (R-Harford, Cecil), today reaffirmed his Boycott of the proposed Special Session citing the risk of oversaturation if a sixth casino is added. In addition, Glass railed against the fact that part of the deal would include lowering the Corporate Tax Rate on Casinos while Democrats continue […]
Del. Glass to Boycott if Special Session is Called; “Taxpayers Could Be On Hook For Up To $20,000 a Day If Democrats Convene Session”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, (R-Harford, Cecil), announced today he will Boycott the proposed Special Session to take up the expansion of gambling. Governor O’Malley (D) indicated that a Special Session could be held even though a work group on gambling could not reach an agreement. Republicans in […]
Harford County Councilman Guthrie: Riverboat Casino Would Add Local Revenue and State Tax Dollars, Improve Community Image
The following letter was sent by Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie to John Morton, III, chairman of the Maryland Stadium Authority. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Chairman Morton and Honorable Members of the Work Group: As a lifelong Democrat serving my third term on the Harford County Council, also elected […]
County Executive Craig: “…I Think it Would be Worthwhile to Consider a Riverboat Casino for Harford County”
From Harford County government: County Executive Craig Testifies before State Work Group To Consider Gaming Expansion The following is Harford County Executive David R. Craig’s testimony before the State’s Work Group to Consider Gaming Expansion on June 12, 2012: Chairman Morton and Honorable Members of the Work Group, Thank you for allowing me to testify […]
Craig Asks State for Harford County Casino; Local Revenue Would Be Used to Fund Teacher Pensions
May 31, 2012 Chairman John Morton, III Maryland Stadium Authority 33 West Camden Street Baltimore, Maryland 21201 Chairman Morton, It is my understanding that Governor O’Malley has appointed you as chairman of the 11-member Work Group to Consider Gaming Expansion. I am writing to respectfully ask that the work group give due consideration to Harford […]
Sen. Jacobs: Unresolved End of Session Issues Include Budget, Expanded Gambling Plan, Drugged Driving
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Saturday, April 7, 2012 Lawmakers are meeting today, Saturday, to try and address all the legislation still pending as the Monday midnight deadline looms for the 2012 General Assembly. We still don’t have a state budget and this morning the budget Conference Committee canceled a planned morning meeting. There is a […]
Hollywood Casino Perryville Generates $11.5 Million in Revenue in February
From the Maryland Lottery: (Baltimore) – The Maryland Lottery today announced revenue numbers for the state’s two casinos — Hollywood Casino Perryville in Cecil County and the Casino at Ocean Downs in Worcester County. February’s statewide revenue totaled $15,075,083.90. Hollywood Casino Perryville generated $11,548,234.42 in February, and its gross gaming revenue per machine per day […]
