From Sen. J.B. Jennings: It’s No New Taxes, Not Armageddon Recently, I wrote about “A Day in the Life of O’Malley’s Maryland,” sharing all of the ways our Governor wants to tax you throughout your day. Aside from the White House in 2016, his sights are set on your wallet from the moment you wake […]
Maryland House Republican Caucus Releases Budget Proposal Rejecting Doomsday Approach with No New Taxes
From the House Republican Caucus: The House Republican Caucus today presented a budget alternative that maintains state services while rejecting the shift of the pension burden to counties and rejecting any tax increases. “I’m proud of the work the minority party has done this year to produce a balanced budget that freezes spending at current […]
Del. Szeliga: “Why, Oh Why, Does O’Malley-Brown NEED to Raise Your Taxes?”
From Delegate Kathy Szeliga: Your Hard Work is Paying Off … But We Cannot Quit Yet! Due to the outcry of people like you and me it appears as though the O’Malley-Brown Gas Tax proposal is being taken off the table! Your letters, e-mails, phone calls and rallies have paid off and together we think […]
Harford County Board of Education Feb. 27: Board to Oppose Governor’s Proposed Shift of Teacher Pension Costs to Local Governments
The February 27 meeting agenda for the Harford County Board of Education includes a recommendation that the Board oppose Governor Martin O’Malley’s proposed shift of teacher pension costs from the state to local governments. Kathy Carmello, government relations coordinator for HCPS, will provide Board members with an update on several Maryland bills affecting education, including […]
Craig to Address Impact of Shift of Teacher Pensions to Harford County; $9.8 Million Debt Could Impact Local Education, Police, Fire, Library Services
From Harford County government: County Executive David R. Craig will address the potential negative budgetary impact the shift of teacher pensions to Harford County will have, should the Maryland General Assembly adopt the Governor’s recommendation. If the legislature enacts the FY 2013 budget with the shift of teacher pensions to local jurisdictions, Harford County will […]
Former Gov. Ehrlich and Rep. Harris Endorse Sen. Jacobs in 2nd District Congressional Race
From the office of Sen. Nancy Jacobs: CONGRESSMAN ANDY HARRIS ENDORSES SENATOR NANCY JACOBS In her bid for the Congressional seat in District 2, State Senator Nancy Jacobs is proudto announce she has received the backing and support of Congressman Andy Harris. Harris is highly respected by the Republican Majority in House of Representatives under […]
House of Delegates Passes “Civil Marriage Protection Act” with 71 to 67 Vote; Opponents Push for Referendum
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Update on Same Sex Marriage Legislation After several Legislative Sessions and Hearings this past week, House Bill 438 “Civil Marriage Protection Act” passed by a vote of 71 to 67 (for the bill to pass it was necessary to have 71 votes). If you think same-sex marriage should […]
Harford County Republican Central Committee: “So Long as We Permit the Message to be ‘Just a Little Bit More Will be Enough,’ We will be Ruled by Big Government Democratic Politicians in Maryland”
From the Harford County Republican Central Committee: Letter begins here: Dear Residents of Maryland: Governor Martin O’Malley continues to demonstrate the breadth of his big-government mentality during this ongoing legislative session in Annapolis. It is apparent that he is trying to position himself as a liberal leader as he looks ahead at future political office […]