From Friends of David R. Craig: Candidate for Maryland Governor and Harford County Executive David R. Craig said using up to 200 front line employees at several state agencies to process record numbers of firearm purchase applications is the wrong approach that invites errors and security breaches. Craig called on the Governor, Lt. Governor and […]
Sen. Jacobs: Governor’s 11th Hour Attempt to Address Backlog of Nearly 40,000 Gun Applications is “Insulting to These Applicants and to Me”
The following letter was sent from Sen. Nancy Jacobs to Governor Martin O’Malley on September 9. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: September 8, 2013 The Honorable Martin J. O’Malley 100 State Circle Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Dear Governor O’Malley: I am writing to share a portion of an e-mail that I received […]
House Minority Whip Del. Szeliga Responds to O’Malley/Brown “Better Choices, Better Results Forum”
From the House Republican Caucus: Today, Governor Martin O’Malley held the first of several planned “Better Choices, Better Results” Forums. The event was held at Goucher College and focused on jobs. House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga released the following statement regarding the Governor’s comments today: “It is amazing that the Governor took this opportunity to […]
Candidate Craig: “…Need for a So-Called ‘Tax Free Week’ Raises a Broader Issue. Why is It Just for a Week, and Why Do Politicians Decide what Items Qualify?”
From Friends of David R. Craig: Harford County Executive and candidate for Governor David R. Craig released the following statement today regarding “tax free” week: “Anything that gives Marylanders some tax relief is better than nothing, and it’s a recognition from a stubborn political monopoly about the need to spur the economy, but the need […]
Candidate Craig: Obamacare will Stick Marylanders with 83% Healthcare Tax
From Friends of David R. Craig: Harford County Executive and candidate for Governor David R. Craig announced today that Marylanders can expect a dramatic increase in health care insurance premiums under Obamacare, calling it a “massive new tax.” Maryland’s least expensive Obamacare plan will be 83% higher than the lowest-cost plan sold in the state […]
Harford Executive and Gubernatorial Candidate Craig: To Be No. 1 in Education, Maryland Should “Turn More Back to the Teachers”
In the third and final part of our interview with gubernatorial candidate David Craig, the Harford County executive reflects on his time in office, criticizes the state’s process for funding school construction, and dismisses Maryland’s number one ranking in education. Dagger: You are running for governor, but you will be Harford County executive for another […]
Candidate Craig Selects Eastern Shore Del. Haddaway as Running Mate
From Friends of David R. Craig: Annapolis – Harford County Executive David Craig announced his Lt. Governor running mate today saying she is “capable of being Governor on day one.” Jeannie Haddaway, who has served as a Delegate representing the Eastern Shore for nearly ten years, brings legislative leadership, committee experience and a wide-ranging policy […]
Harford Executive and Gubernatorial Candidate Craig: Teachers Union Asked Board of Ed to Cut 250 More Jobs to Fund Pay Increase
Part II of The Dagger’s interview with David Craig focuses on a topic raised by the county executive himself, the controversy over county funding for Harford County Public Schools for the fiscal year 2014 – a year that began on July 1. As a reminder, the school board had requested an increase of $22.6 million […]
