James D. Thornton and Ronald Browning have been appointed to the Harford County Board of Education by Governor Martin O’Malley. Thornton, of Bel Air, is owner of Thorwood Real Estate. He is also Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Museum of Art and Board Member of the New Harford Democratic Club. Browning […]
Harford County Board of Education Member Osman Says Farewell: “The Past 2 Years Have Been the Most Challenging in My 46 Years in the Education Field”
The following public remarks were made on July 27 by Harford County Board of Education Member Don Osman to mark the conclusion of his term on the school board. Mr. Osman provided a copy of his remarks to The Dagger for publication: As most of you are aware, tonight is my last meeting as a […]
Gov. Martin O’Malley to Appear in Bel Air Independence Day Parade
From the Bel Air Independence Day Committee Inc.: Gov. Martin O’Malley is set to appear in the Bel Air Independence Day Parade for a third time, the Bel Air Independence Day Committee Inc. announced Friday. O’Malley previously appeared in the parade in 2007 and 2009. He was elected to a second term as the state’s […]
Sen. Jacobs: “The Time has Come for All Elected Officials to Make Maryland Business Friendly”
From Senator Nancy Jacobs, Minority Leader (Cecil/Harford): The voting records of Maryland’s elected officials on supporting business have just been released. That survey by Maryland Business for Responsive Government ironically comes just as Maryland learns it ranks dead last in job growth last year. Governor O’Malley claimed his priority was “Jobs, Jobs, Jobs” during the […]
Rep. Harris Opposes Toll Hikes: “Governor O’Malley’s Administration Does Not Have a Revenue Problem – They Have a Spending Problem”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Rep. Andy Harris held a press conference with members of the business community to oppose the proposed 320% Bay Bridge toll hike and other toll increases that will hurt Maryland families, businesses and job creators. “Maryland families and job creators, particularly on the Eastern Shore, cannot afford […]
Republican Delegates Criticize Gov. O’Malley Signing of Maryland Dream Act; “Taxpayers are Wasting Millions Educating Someone Who Cannot and Will Not Be Hired Legally”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: MD PETITIONS’ LEADERS CRITICIZE O’MALLEY SIGNING OF MARYLAND “DREAM ACT” With the stroke of a pen, Governor O’Malley demonstrated his lack of respect for the Constitution, federal law, Maryland taxpayers and simple fairness. By signing the so-called “Maryland Dream Act,” O’Malley has indicated his support for a law […]
Paff: “We the (Legal) People of Maryland have Decided to Take Action and Bring SB167 to Referendum on the 2012 Presidential Ballot”
From John Paff: On April 11, 2011 the Democratic leadership in the Maryland General Assembly, to the detriment of Marylanders, chose the citizens of foreign nations over their own. When Governor O’Malley signs SB167 granting “In-State Tuition” to illegal immigrants, he will further entrench Maryland as a sanctuary state! Currently, it is estimated that Maryland […]
Reynolds and Hau Appointed to Harford County Board of Education by Gov. O’Malley
From the office of Governor Martin O’Malley: Governor Martin O’Malley, today announced the appointments of Nancy Reynolds and Joseph A. Hau to the Harford County Board of Education; Beverly G. Kelley to the Queen Anne’s County Board of Education and student, Nina E. Marks to the State Board of Education. “I am proud to announce […]