From Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass, member of the Ways and Means Committee and Gaming Subcommittee, made the following statement regarding the Special Session on gambling. “It is my understanding that important issues other than gambling, such as Pit Bulls and gun rights, may now be on the agenda during the Special […]
Sen. Jacobs: “I Am Worried about the People of Cecil County who Count on a Percentage of the Gambling Revenue from Perryville”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Today the bill that would expand gambling by allowing a 6th casino in Prince George’s County is fiercely debated on the floor of the Maryland Senate. Senator Nancy Jacobs stood to offer three amendments that would benefit those living in Cecil County and the town of Perryville by bringing more dollars […]
Sen. Jacobs: “Gambling Expansion in Maryland No Emergency”
From State Sen. Nancy Jacobs: I am very opposed to holding this special session for expanded gambling in the state. Special sessions are supposed to be for emergencies and certainly expanding gambling is no emergency. It’s irresponsible to race this bill through so quickly when it can’t be properly vetted. Let’s start with the fact […]
Del. Norman: “…Why I Plan to be Present in Annapolis When so Many Others are Suggesting that I Stay Home in Protest”
From Del. Wayne Norman: Governor O’Malley has ordered yet another Special Session for Maryland’s General Assembly. We legislators get to return to Annapolis for a second time this summer, this time to take up the issue of expanded gaming in the great State of Maryland. As you may recall, the Governor convened a Special Session […]
Del. McDonough: Top 10 Reasons Why Special Session is a Bad Idea
From Del. Pat McDonough: TOP 10 REASONS WHY ‘SPECIAL SESSION” IS A BAD IDEA by DELEGATE PAT McDONOUGH 10) Gaming industry economics will be depressed by additional casino competition. 9) Six casinos will violate “fairness doctrine” by betraying investors of the original five locations contained in the Maryland Constitution. 8.) The disruption of the competition […]
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 […]
Craig Asks Harford County Council to Withdraw Bills Funding Second Half of Employee Bonuses; Blames Governor and General Assembly
The attached letter was submitted Tuesday to the Harford County Council by County Executive David R. Craig regarding his decision to withdraw legislation pertaining to the second part of a one-time pay bonus for county employees, teachers, support staff of the Harford County Public Schools and others: May 22, 2012 The Honorable William K. Boniface […]
Jennings: “The Special Session Was a Perfectly Orchestrated Farce”
From the office of state Senator J.B. Jennings: This week, the Governor and legislative leadership passed $260 million in new taxes over the strong objection of fiscal conservatives like you and me. The “special session” was a perfectly orchestrated farce. It was nothing but a show, with the outcome predetermined by those who rather spend-and-tax […]
