From the Office of Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Senator Nancy Jacobs (R-Harford/Cecil) announces that Suzanne Collins, an experienced Political Reporter, has just been named Chief of Staff. Suzanne has been with WJZ-TV for 27 years, much of that time covering the Maryland General Assembly. “Suzanne’s understanding of public policy, the legislative process and her compassion for […]
Del. Szeliga: Best and Worst of 2011 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: I am pleased to provide you with a wrap-up of the 2011 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly from Annapolis. It was a very busy session and I am honored to serve and represent you in the House of Delegates. Direct Shipment of Wine: Passed! I am […]
Whiteley: Giving Partially Appointed School Board Authority to Impose More Property Taxes on Us is Absolutely Ludicrous
From H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!! We wish we could say this is an April Fools joke but the truth is it is a fool’s joke. We the taxpayers are the fools if we allow the members of the General Assembly to introduce a bill late in the […]
Whiteley: “We are Literally Being Assessed and Taxed Out of Our Homes, Farms, and Businesses”
The following letter and testimony are from H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation, and were sent to the members of Harford County’s delegation to the Maryland General Assembly and the Harford County Council. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: On March 11, 2011, we attended the Budget […]
Del. Impallaria: Gay Marriage Bill Out of Committee in Annapolis
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: The House Judiciary Committee just voted to approve HB 175 – the “Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage” Act, otherwise known as the Gay Marriage Bill. Chairmen of committees do not normally vote on bills unless there is a tie. So the deciding vote was cast by Delegate Joseph […]
Sen. Jennings: “An Open Letter to the Residents of Legislative District 7”
From the office of Sen. J.B. Jennings: The Legislative Session is officially underway in Annapolis. It has been an honor to serve as one of your delegates from the District 7 since I was elected in 2003. As I begin a new journey serving as your new State Senator, it is my pledge to continue […]
Whiteley: “We Urge Everyone To Appeal Their Assessment And Record Their Hearing Whenever They Feel Their Assessed Property Value Does Not Match Current Fair Market Value”
The following letters are both from H. LeRoy Whiteley, Jr., president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: On January 25, 2011, we notified you that Senator Barry Glassman has filed bill SB 69 Property Tax – Assessment Appeal Hearings – Right to Record. This bill has been assigned to the Budget and Taxation Committee with […]
Del. James: “I Think This is a Strong Budget Proposal that Accomplishes the Difficult Feat of Being Both Balanced and Not Raising Taxes…”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends: Last week Governor O’Malley presented his operating and capital budget proposals. The proposal balances the State’s budget primarily through cuts to State spending and re-formulations of longer term budgets. The Governor’s spending proposal cuts the structural deficit by 37% ($730M), balances the budget for FY12 and […]
