From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: Governor O’Malley, the first governor since Spiro Agnew to have the opportunity to speak at a breakfast sponsored by Christian Science Monitor, used the forum to refer to people who opposed the Dream Act as engaging in “thinly veiled racism.” Mr. O‘Malley, Chairman of the Democrat Governors’ Association, […]
State’s Attorney Cassilly Not Among 5 Nominees for Harford County Circuit Court Judicial Appointment; 3 Assistant State’s Attorneys Among Finalists
A state committee tasked with nominating potential replacements for a vacant Harford County Circuit Court judicial vacancy passed over State’s Attorney Joe Cassilly last week, instead nominating a district court judge, Cecil County’s Deputy State’s Attorney, and three assistant state’s attorneys who work for Cassilly. On Thursday, a Judicial Nominating Committee narrowed the list of […]
Sen. Jacobs: “Marylanders, Hold on to Your Wallet. The Governor’s Hand is Reaching in Once Again!”
From the office of Sen. Nancy Jacobs: Marylanders, hold on to your wallet. The Governor’s hand is reaching in once again! Martin O’Malley has just admitted he wants to raise taxes to solve our state’s projected billion dollar budget deficit. Why can’t O’Malley see the repeated failure of his logic? Putting a further financial burden […]
McGrady: Special Session Convening this October in Annapolis Likely to Include Increased Sales and Use Tax
By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger Executive Summary: There are lots of taxes in Maryland, but as of today we don’t tax many services. The big spenders in Annapolis are obligated to fill a big budget deficit by next Spring, and they see taxing “services” as a way to achieve this. This means that […]
McGrady: Infamous Special Session Called by Gov. O’Malley Resulted in Largest Tax Increase in Maryland History
By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger Flash back to Spring 2006– The General Assembly has just left Annapolis, and the fiscal future looks sound. No new taxes, and Governor Ehrlich’s final budget as Governor has a $1.3 Billion surplus going into the election. Governor O’Malley defeats Governor Ehrlich in the November 2006 election and […]
Nearly 300 Acres Protected along Gunpowder Falls and Deer Creek through Rural Legacy Program
From the Maryland Department of Natural Resources: Governor Martin O’Malley announced Board of Public Works (BPW) approval to preserve the land through the Rural Legacy Program. “By partnering with landowners to preserve Maryland’s heritage and natural beauty, we are creating an actual rural legacy to be enjoyed by our children and theirs,” said Governor O’Malley. […]
12 Public Hearings Set for Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee; Harford County Session August 27 at Harford Community College
From the Maryland Department of Planning: Jeanne D. Hitchcock, Esq., chair of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee (GRAC), today announced the schedule of 12 public hearings that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State’s Legislative and Congressional redistricting. The hearings and start times will be: – Saturday, July […]
Sen. Jacobs Responds to Gov. O’Malley’s Gay Marriage Initiative: “It is My Belief that the Majority of My Constituents and the Majority of Marylanders Oppose Legalizing Gay Marriage”
From the office of Sen. Nancy Jacobs: I oppose legalizing Gay Marriage in Maryland and will fight vehemently against Governor O’Malley’s initiative to pass this legislation. It is my belief that the majority of my constituents and the majority of Marylanders oppose legalizing gay marriage. Government has historically defined marriage as an institution between a […]
