Dissension in the ranks has led to all out mutiny among members of the Harford County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, who, within two weeks, re-elected and then booted the chair and vice chair of the county delegation. An apparent leadership vacuum created by Del. Susan McComas’ reportedly ineffectual role as chairman […]
Delegation Leadership Shake-Up: McComas/Impallaria Lose Chairmanship Roles To Jennings/Norman
Dels. Susan McComas and Rick Impallaria were removed last night as chair and vice chair of the Harford County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly in a controversial vote which both are challenging today. Dels. J.B. Jennings and Wayne Norman were installed in the place of McComas and Impallaria, who had just recently being reelected […]
Harford’s Leaders Call For Median Barrier At Bel Air Bypass Fatal Crash Site
In the wake of Friday’s double-fatal accident on the Bel Air Bypass, Harford County elected officials have launched a focused effort requesting the Maryland State Highway Administration and Department of Transportation to take action and initiate a study or approve funding for the construction of protective median barriers along what they call a “dangerous highway.” […]
Delegation Dispute Over Receptionist Could Lead To Power Play For Chairmanship
Harford County’s delegates to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis are apparently engaged in an increasingly bitter dispute over delegation office management. Delegation Chair Susan McComas has hired her aide from the 2008 session to be the delegation receptionist for the 2009. As the chair, she has the final word on choosing a receptionist, but […]
Conroy Scholarship Fully Funded For All Applicants on Waiting List
Delegate Susan McComas’ office tells The Dagger that the Conroy scholarships, for the families of injured or fallen law enforcement officers and fire fighters as well as 9/11 victims who have fallen in the line of duty, will be fully funded. On Monday, August 25, letters were mailed to all 40 applicants for the scholarship, who had been previously promised the […]
Sen. Harris, Del. Jennings Give Scholarship Aid to Family of Fallen Hero – Harford Del. McComas Calls For More Funding
Help is on the way for the family of fallen Baltimore County Police Detective Sergeant Mark F. Parry. As Del. Susan McComas relays in the following letter, Baltimore County Sen. Andy Harris and Del. J.B. Jennings were able to use unallocated portions of their legislative scholarship funds to help Lynne Parry pay for her children’s college tuition
Ursa Minor Threat: How Legislative Bear Wrangling in Maryland could put Bruins Inside the Beltway
Legislation under consideration in Annapolis would force the introduction of wild black bears into each of Maryland’s 23 counties. But don’t grab your shotgun before taking the trash out just yet – the lawmakers involved admit the bill is little more than a political bluff, designed to beat back the advances of liberal legislators who […]
The Assembly Line – Checking the Political Pulse in Annapolis
For political junkies, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The 188 state representatives – 47 senators and 141 delegates – comprising the Maryland General Assembly convened Wednesday for the start of the state’s 425th legislative session – a 90-day affair that is set to adjourn on April 7. To ring in the new […]
