From Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, While the second week of this year’s legislative session is over, the hard work is just beginning! The House is considering many provisions designed to help grow Maryland’s economy and put people back to work. This last week, Governor O’Malley presented his budget for fiscal year 2013. Below are […]
Whiteley: “Taxpayers are being Denied a Right to Record a Public Hearing even though All of Your Public Hearings are Recorded as are the Tax Court Hearings”
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Last year, the Senate voted overwhelming 46 to 0 to pass Senator Barry Glassman’s SB 69 – now SB 86, the right of taxpayers to record their property tax assessment hearings. The Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) lobbyist, who is paid with taxpayer funds, rushed […]
Sen. Jacobs: “As We All Struggle to Stay Afloat, an Increase in the Gas Tax is the Last Thing We Need”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: In this year’s legislative session, lawmakers will address many issues that will affect all Marylanders, especially when it comes to their pocketbooks. I am working hard in Annapolis to represent your interests and try to prevent any further financial burden on your daily lives. Earlier this week, Governor O’Malley proposed his […]
Del. Szeliga: “O’Malley’s March Over the Middle Class”
From the offices of Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Last week, I shared with you my concern about the direction Maryland is going. This week, the governor introduced his budget and my concerns were confirmed. The 2013 budget increases the size and spending of government, the overall spending in Maryland continues to grow by at least $1 […]
Whiteley: “We Need Your Help and Support in Putting Forth an Agenda that Can Benefit ALL of Maryland’s over 2 Million Property Taxpayers”
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: The General Assembly is back in session and it is time to get back to work for all of us. We need your help and support in putting forth an agenda that can benefit ALL of Maryland’s over 2 million property taxpayers. We ask […]
Del. Szeliga: “The Leadership in Annapolis Has Been Waging a War on Family Budgets for the Last 5 Years, and I Expect this Year to be Worse”
From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Well folks, we are back in Annapolis for the 2012 General Assembly. As much as I want to begin this message to you with good news, I remain very concerned about the direction Maryland is taking. The leadership in Annapolis has been waging a war on family budgets for the last […]
Del. Impallaria: “I Believe This is Without a Doubt the Worst General Assembly Session That I Will Have to Participate In”
From the offices of Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update Number One January 11, 2012. First day back on the job. Report on Governor O’Malley’s Priorities. Plan Maryland. Plan Maryland claims to have four goals. Goal 1. Achieve 90% new dwelling units in priority funding areas. What this is really doing is forcing people to live […]
Sen. Jennings: Ready or Not, 2012 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session Begins in Annapolis
From the offices of state Sen. J.B. Jennings: My Legislative Package for 2012 The next 90 days will be one of the most interesting legislative sessions in Maryland’s history. In Annapolis, I’ll debate issues from the gas tax to gay marriage with my 46 Senate colleagues. Liberal legislators have the power to charge fees, change […]
