The Harford County House Delegation met this morning and voted unanimously in favor of the elected school board bill, HB 629. All 8 members of the delegation were present and voted to support the bill. The proposed legislation would expand the school board to nine members, with six members elected within each of the six […]
Fairness In Negotiations Act Co-Sponsored By Sen. Glassman
Proposed legislation affecting public school labor relations has been filed in the Maryland General Assembly. The bill, known as the Fairness in Negotiations Act (SB 673) is co-sponsored by State Senator Barry Glassman. Speculation as to the provisions of the bill had prompted strong reactions from members of the Harford County Board of Education in […]
Del. Norman: Take My On-line Poll
Today, Delegate Wayne Norman invited his constituents in Harford County, District 35-A, to visit his website — www.delegatenorman.com — to participate in an on-line survey. The survey is designed to gauge his constituents’ views on various policy matters before the General Assembly. Topics in the survey include: the economy, taxes, education, the environment, gun control, […]
Del. Impallaria: Driver’s Licenses, Death Penalty, Automatic Deportation and More
Annapolis Update #2 – Feb. 12, 2009 As the legislative session moves slowly forward, there are some observations I would like to share with you. First, in his State of the State address the Governor does not seem to have offered any stimulus package for the State of Maryland. With the economy as it is, […]
“Elegy For Mr. Gee” – Anonymous Annapolis Apologue
I’m told the following anonymous poem has been circulating the halls of the Maryland General Assembly all week. For those of you who have been following the ongoing Facebook-ban saga in Annapolis, would anyone like to decypher the rhymes and riddles so everyone here can enjoy the entertainment? ELEGY FOR MR. GEE Seen to rudely […]
Del. McDonough: Crime and Politicians
Dear Editor, Whenever a tragedy occurs, and another innocent victim of crime is created, an outraged public always cries out for more police. Unfortunately, this is the wrong response. Allow me to expose to you a dark and well-kept secret. The reason for a continuing and an expanding cycle of violent crime can be laid […]
Del. Jennings: An Open Letter to the Residents of Legislative District 7
The Legislative Session officially began its first, full week in Annapolis. It has been an honor to serve as one of your delegates from the District 7 since I was elected in 2002. I have tried to represent the residents of my district with honor and integrity. I truly believe that the General Assembly’s purpose […]
Del. Impallaria: Strange Calm In First Days of Session
2009 Annapolis Update #1 – First Days of Session The General Assembly seems to have a strange calm over it that I have not seen in past years — it is like being in the eye of a hurricane. From talking to many of my colleagues, no one seems to have the courage to say […]
