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Miller's push to let counties add 5-cent gas tax might be slow going
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.'s proposal to allow Maryland's counties to impose their own 5-cent-per-gallon gas tax to pay for transportation projects is receiving an icy reception in some counties, where officials say anti-tax anger would be directed at them. Comment?
Push to let counties add 5-cent gas tax might be slow going
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.'s proposal to allow Maryland's counties to impose their own 5-cent-per-gallon gas tax to pay for transportation projects is receiving an icy reception in some counties, where officials say anti-tax anger would be directed at them. Comment?
Transportation is state obligation, some officials say
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr.'s proposal to allow Maryland's counties to impose their own 5-cent-per-gallon gas tax to pay for transportation projects is receiving an icy reception in some counties, where officials say anti-tax anger would be directed at them. Comment?
Black caucus seeks $70 million extra for HBCUs
The Maryland Legislative Black Caucus is doubling down on getting extra funding for the state Historically Black Colleges and Universities, making a five-year, $70 million allocation their top legislative priority this year. Comment?
Millera s transportation bill includes two new gas tax hikes
A transportation funding proposal from the president of the Maryland Senate not only would impose a 3 percent sales tax on gasoline, but also calls for an automatic, 5-cents-per-gallon gas tax that could be controlled by the counties or the state. Comment?
Baltimore forum takes aim at guns in Maryland
Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks recalled a man who telephoned a former employer that he intended to return to kill everyone. Comment?
Come Sunday, ita s game on for Maryland bars and pizzerias
And they're expected to be particularly busy this Sunday, when the Baltimore Ravens make their first appearance in the hugely popular championship football game since 2001. Comment?
Come Sunday, ita s game on for Maryland bars and pizzerias
And they're expected to be particularly busy this Sunday, when the Baltimore Ravens make their first appearance in the hugely popular championship football game since 2001. Comment?
Keep emotion out of gun debate
The horrific elementary school shootings in Newtown, Conn., have pushed the subject of responsible gun ownership and control to center stage. Comment?
Wherea s Oa Malleya s transportation passion?
Gov. Martin O'Malley made a lot of political hay out of his aggressive support for same-sex marriage, the Dream Act and expanded gambling last year. Comment?
Baltimore city Del. Hattie Harrison dies
Baltimore city Del. Hattie N. Harrison , who was affectionately known as the “godmother” of the House of Delegates, died Monday at the age of 84. Comment?
Maryland legislators confident in assault-weapon ban
Lawmakers are predicting that a statewide ban on military-style assault weapons will garner enough votes to pass the General Assembly this year, but a proposal for stricter handgun licensing is likely to meet with more resistance. 1 comment
Medical marijuana bill resurfaces
Efforts to legalize the distribution and use of medical marijuana in Maryland have failed during the past few years, but Del. Comment?
Long process ahead for a wind farm
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Gov. Martin O'Malley , flanked by co-sponsors and supporters Tuesday in Annapolis, announces the details of his bill to kick-start wind development off the coast of Ocean City. Comment?
Maryland legislators confident in assault-weapon ban
Lawmakers are predicting that a statewide ban on military-style assault weapons will garner enough votes to pass the General Assembly this year, but a proposal for stricter handgun licensing is likely to meet with more resistance. 1 comment
Wootton students take top places in juried art show
Two students at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville won top honors at the Maryland State Education Association and the Maryland State Department of Education 5th Annual High School Juried Art Show. Comment?
Wherea s Oa Malleya s transportation passion?
Gov. Martin O'Malley made a lot of political hay out of his aggressive support for same-sex marriage, the Dream Act and expanded gambling last year. Comment?
Licensing requirements will be tougher sell, lawmakers say
Lawmakers are predicting that a statewide ban on military-style assault weapons will garner enough votes to pass the General Assembly this year, but a proposal for stricter handgun licensing is likely to meet with more resistance. Comment?
More funding proposed for school security in Frederick County
In the immediate aftermath of the horrific school shooting in Newtown, Conn., Frederick County Public Schools have expedited the installation of buzzers at some additional school entrances. Comment?
Pedestrian struck and killed while walking on sidewalk
A Briggs-Chaney woman has died after a vehicle allegedly jumped a curb at the Orchard Center shopping center in Silver Spring and hit her Tuesday night as she was walking on the sidewalk. Comment?