From State Sen. Nancy Jacobs: I have just alerted fellow Republican Senators that I will not be seeking reelection as Minority Leader. While I have enjoyed serving in that capacity, I don’t believe I can give that office all the attention it deserves in the coming months and during the 2012 legislative session. Now that […]
Harford County Executive Craig and Sen. Jacobs Condemn Maryland Redistricting Map; Ask General Assembly to Consider Alternatives
From Harford County Government: Statement from County Executive David R. Craig Regarding the Governor’s Proposed Congressional Map The Congressional map submitted by the Governor to the General Assembly looks as though it was painted by Picasso himself. But while it may be “aesthetically pleasing” to some, it does not allow for good representation for Maryland’s […]
Md. Transportation Authority Unanimously Approves Revised Toll Plan; $10 Hatem Bridge Decal Extended for Another Year
“Sen. Nancy Jacobs said, at 9:40 a.m. Thursday, that the Maryland Transportation Authority had unanimously voted to approve a revised plan to raise tolls on the U.S. 40 Hatem Bridge. She passed along the following details which will take place under the approved plan: HOW WILL TOLLS WORK AT THE HATEM? DECALS *The $10 Hatem […]
Sen. Glassman Highlights 2011 General Assembly Session in Talk with Mason Dixon Business Association
From the Mason Dixon Business Association: Maryland Senator Barry Glassman was the guest speaker at the Mason Dixon Business Association’s May 18th meeting. Senator Glassman provided the following highlights of the work of the legislature during the 2011 session: Budget – The legislature managed to pass a balanced budget for this session through a variety […]
Republican Delegates Criticize Gov. O’Malley Signing of Maryland Dream Act; “Taxpayers are Wasting Millions Educating Someone Who Cannot and Will Not Be Hired Legally”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: MD PETITIONS’ LEADERS CRITICIZE O’MALLEY SIGNING OF MARYLAND “DREAM ACT” With the stroke of a pen, Governor O’Malley demonstrated his lack of respect for the Constitution, federal law, Maryland taxpayers and simple fairness. By signing the so-called “Maryland Dream Act,” O’Malley has indicated his support for a law […]
Del. Glass: State Budget is “Full of Taxes/Fees that Will Hit Marylanders from the Day They’re Born Till the Day They Check into a Nursing Home”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Dear Editor Thank you for allowing me the privilege to represent you in Annapolis as your Harford County Delegate in District 34. I have to say it was interesting and we all faced some very tough challenges, from the economy to changes affecting family life. The 2011 Maryland […]
Del. James: “This Was a Challenging Session, Perhaps the Most Difficult of My Years Here in Annapolis”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, The 2011 Session ended three Mondays ago in a flurry of action that I wanted to update you on. I also wanted to let you know of some of this year’s highlights, and some issues that are ongoing. This was a challenging session, perhaps the most […]
Councilman Guthrie: Del. Impallaria “Should Be Ashamed of Himself” for Letting Magnolia Incinerator Tax Credit Bill Die
Letter to the Editor – It was with great disappointment that I read the article in the Aegis, dated April 21, 2011, on page A11 titled “Incinerator credit on taxes is denied”. The lame excuses used by Delegate Rick Impallaria as to why this Senate Bill 395, introduced by Senators Jacobs and Glassman, dated February […]
