From the Maryland Department of Business & Economic Development: Zones help to revitalize communities, attract businesses and create jobs Governor Martin O’Malley today announced that the State, through the Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED), has approved two new Enterprise Zone Focus Areas in eastern Baltimore City and re-designated and expanded Harford County’s […]
Harford County Sheriff Bane Appointed to Governor’s Commission to Reform Maryland’s Pretrial System
From the Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff L. Jesse Bane recently accepted an appointment to the Governor’s Commission to Reform Maryland’s Pretrial System. The Commission, established by Governor Martin O’ Malley through Executive Order 01.01.2014.08, will examine best practices from detention facilities and their respective jurisdictions around the country. “Our goal is to create overall […]
The Big Q: Will Harford County Choose Native Son David Craig in the Primary Election for Maryland Governor?
Harford County Executive David R. Craig is seeking the Republican nomination in this year’s gubernatorial primary election, which is now just days away on Tuesday, June 24. The Republican primary winner will face the Democratic nominee in November. Within the GOP field, Craig is running against state Del. Ron George, a small business owner from […]
Gov. O’Malley Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession in Maryland
From the Marijuana Policy Coalition of Maryland: SB 364 makes possession of small amounts of marijuana a civil offense; more than two-thirds of Maryland voters support stronger decriminalization legislation, and more than half of state voters support removing all penalties for adult marijuana possession Gov. Martin O’Malley signed a bill into law Monday making Maryland […]
Maryland Senate Gives Final Approval to Marijuana Decriminalization Bill; Measure Will Be Sent to Gov. O’Malley For Signature
From the Marijuana Policy Coalition of Maryland Organizations urge Gov. O’Malley to sign SB 364, which would make possession of small amounts of marijuana a civil offense; more than two-thirds of Maryland voters support stronger decriminalization legislation, and more than half of state voters support removing all penalties for adult marijuana possession The Maryland Senate […]
Candidate Craig: “We Must Re-Think the Proper Role of Government in Maryland”
From Friends of David R. Craig: As the O’Malley – Brown budget is being considered in the House of the General Assembly, Harford County Executive David Craig and Jeannie Haddaway released the following joint statement: “Maryland’s budget has increased from $29 billion in actual spending in 2007 to $40 billion proposed for fiscal year 2015, […]
Harford County Student to Participate in Governor’s Leadership Forum for Women and Girls; Alternative Education Program Junior Headed to Annapolis
From Harford County Public Schools: Brianna Maria Bentley, 11th grade student at the Harford County Public Schools (HCPS) Alternative Education Program, was nominated and selected to attend the first annual Governor’s Leadership Forum for Women and Girls, to be held March 25, in Annapolis. As a participant in the forum, Brianna will have the opportunity […]
Candidate Craig Announces Major Tax Cut, Sweeping Reforms of State Budget Policy; ‘Vote Yourself a Raise’ is Message to Voters
From Friends of David R. Craig: Harford County Executive and candidate for Maryland governor David Craig announced his plan for a sweeping reform of the individual income tax code that would save taxpayers $2.55 billion in a phased-in approach that puts the state on a glide path toward eliminating the tax altogether. He also previewed […]
