From the Office of Governor Martin O’Malley: Governor Martin O’Malley today announced appointments to the Harford Community College Board of Trustees and the Anne Arundel School Board Nominating Commission. “All of these members are strong Maryland leaders with a commitment to the state’s educational programs and our students’ success,” said Governor O’Malley. “These appointees will […]
Sen. Jacobs: “Gov. O’Malley Calls Gas Tax Increase a ‘Tough Choice,’ the Real Tough Choice Would be Cutting the Budget”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Feeling pain at the pump? If you think gas costs too much now, brace yourself for the Governor’s new idea. O’Malley announced his plan to add a 6 percent sales tax to gasoline. If passed, Maryland would have one of the highest gas taxes in the nation. I believe this tax […]
Del. Glass: “$35.9 Billion Budget Proposed by Gov. O’Malley is $1 Billion More than Last Year’s Budget and the Largest in Maryland’s History”
From Del. Glen Glass: This week I’m sending you information on some of the taxes Governor O’Malley introduced as a “balanced approach”, many of which are aimed mostly at the middle class and small businesses. These tax and fee increases are another burden placed on our citizens, many are out of work and just barely […]
Del. Impallaria: “In Harford County, We Are Also Being Put Under Pressure by the Current Administration to Pass a Hotel Tax”
From Del. Rick Impallaria: Annapolis Update #2 – Jan. 31, 2012 Last night on Lawyer’s Mall in front of the State House, over 2000 people came to a rally in support of protecting marriage as being between a man and a woman, and to oppose same-sex marriage. The opposition was overwhelming. It is the first […]
Budget Wrinkles Ahead for Harford County Public Schools; County Executive Craig Says Shift of Teacher Pension Costs Could Be “Catastrophic”
Finalizing a budget for Harford County Public Schools is difficult in the best of times and these are not the best of times. Like all public school systems in Maryland, Harford County Public Schools depends upon state and local government for revenue and must negotiate its largest expense, employee compensation, with a number of employee […]
Sen. Jennings: “I Am Right There with You. This Budget is Terrible News for Maryland”
Budget Talking Points to Remember Governor O’Malley introduced his budget proposal this week, and your response has been overwhelming. Overwhelmingly negative, that is. I am right there with you. This budget is terrible news for Maryland. When you and your fellow constituents contact my office to share your opinion about the proposed budget, you often […]
Sen. Jacobs: “Beware! Governor O’Malley is Going After the Middle Class with More of His Tax Increases”
From Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Beware! Governor O’Malley is going after the middle class with more of his tax increases. This week he announced a plan to limit the income tax deductions for anyone earning more than a hundred thousand dollars a year by ten percent. This will devastate the housing market because it reduces the […]
Del. James: “A Proposed Capital Budget of $3.6 Billion Designed to Help Support Job Creation through Infrastructure and Construction Spending, Putting 37,000 People to Work”
From Del. Mary-Dulany James: Dear Friends, While the second week of this year’s legislative session is over, the hard work is just beginning! The House is considering many provisions designed to help grow Maryland’s economy and put people back to work. This last week, Governor O’Malley presented his budget for fiscal year 2013. Below are […]
