Category Archives: Education

House Republicans Shed Light on “Doomsday Budget” Discuss the Possibility of a Tax-Laden Special Session

Annapolis – House Republicans today shed light on what many have called the “Doomsday Budget” that passed last week in the final hours of the 2012 Legislative Session. “For all the hand wringing and wailing that we’re seeing in the … Continue reading

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The Minority Report “Same-Sex Marriage Bill and Petition”

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Tick tock tick tock…

While the 2011 Session is winding down, the General Assembly’s actions are ramping up.  We wanted to take a break to update you on the status of some of the major issues that have moved this week.     Spend, … Continue reading

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Monday Press Clips

Budget, Other Issues Dominate Final Week Of Session 2010. Democrats efforts to falsely portray Ehrlich as “lobbyist” could backfire. Maryland Lawmakers Seek To Toughen Gang Laws. Democrats back off withholding UM funding over chicken farm lawsuit. Driving laws appear to … Continue reading

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Tuesday Press Clips

Maryland lawmakers go to work on a mountain of bills. Proposed state budget cuts don’t touch university funding. Finance Committee will review restrictions on auto insurer of last resort. More raids on transportation fund for future budgets.

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Friday Press Clips

Democrats weighing a bill extending millionaires’ tax. Committee Modifies “Jessica’s Law” Changes; Rejects Death Penalty For Offenders. Cheltenham security lapses prompt firings and staff shake-up in Feb killing. New law may require MD to abandon Sept primary date. Senators cut … Continue reading

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Tuesday Press Clips

Counties face more cutting as state income tax payments fall. Bill would strengthen Md. death penalty laws. Hundreds protest Md. abortion policies. School system purposefully waited one day before reporting case of 8-year-old with gun. Water Problems Continue, Schools Closed.

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Tuesday Press Clips

Annapolis leadership is out of touch on marriage and other issues. DC marriage bureau preparing for flood of homosexual marriage applications – “legal” in MD as early as Monday. Former UM law dean offers to repay $60,000 in compensation audit. … Continue reading

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Tuesday Press Clips

Maryland warned on spending MD Dems follow Republican lead with transparency reforms State could lose revenues in multi-state tax compact Budget would lower direct aid to community colleges State again trying to repeal coal tax credit

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Monday Press Clips

Tuition freeze didn’t curtail hiring, six-figure salaries at universities Speed cameras snap almost 8,800 drivers Cordish and residents battle on slots site State plays down report that BWI might be sold Del. Burns pushes for Md. bar on out-of-state gay … Continue reading

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