Post on May 10th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Political Notebook: State lawmakers anticipate short special session
By Lindsey McPherson, lmcpherson@patuxent.com, Howard County Times
May 8, 2012 | 3:14 p.m.
State lawmakers are tired of looking back to April 9, when the General Assembly adjourned without passing legislation that would have raised revenues needed to balance the budget.
Instead, they’re looking forward to the special session scheduled for May 14, …read more
Post on April 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
British Conservatives lead charge for gay marriage
By Anthony Faiola, The Washington Post, Published: March 29
LONDON — Americans watching the latest push for social change in Britain might feel as if they had stepped into an alternate political universe: Here, the Conservatives are leading the charge for same-sex marriage.
Gay couples in Britain won the right to civil partnerships …read more
Post on April 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Letter: Why do county GOP leaders support Democratic judges?
Letter to the Editor, The Howard County Times
March 29, 2012 | 1:15 p.m.
In August 2011, amidst the debt ceiling debate, I changed my party affiliation from Democrat to Republican. I never liked the Bob Ehrlich sell-out-your-values Republican Party. I’m a Rand Paul“The Tea Party is Coming to Washington” kind of Republican. …read more
Post on April 3rd, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Maryland Republicans may give Romney a boost
By Aaron C. Davis, The Washington Post, Published: April 1
Republicans in Maryland have been ruled by Democrats for almost two centuries. They have been divided into gerrymandered districts that dilute their ability to elect members to Congress. And their disorganized ranks have left the party’s most extreme members with an outsize voice …read more
Post on March 24th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Lawmakers hurt business more than regulators, Maryland Chamber of Commerce says
March 22, 2012
By Daniel Menefee
Dan@MarylandReporter.com
Gov. Martin O’Malley announced on March 9 that his administration was moving to make Maryland a more business-friendly state by repealing, revising and streamlining more than 131 regulations.
“Making it easier to do business in Maryland – making it easier for businesses …read more
Post on March 9th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Md. senators reject plan to limit speed camera use, bill modifying ticket signers awaits vote
By Associated Press, Published: March 8
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Senate has narrowly rejected an amendment that would have altered when speed cameras can be used to ticket drivers in work zones.
The body rejected the amendment, which would have change a bill …read more
Post on March 6th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Senate moves to give judges 3% pay raise for next three years
March 06, 2012
By Daniel Menefee, MarylandReporter.com
Dan@MarylandReporter.com
The Senate rejected a floor amendment to freeze judges’ salaries at current levels Monday night as the Senate cleared the way for final passage of a 3% pay raise over three years – an increase of up to $14,500 …read more
Post on March 6th, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Political Notebook: Legislative redistricting, same-sex marriage laws mark halfway point of session
By Lindsey McPherson, lmcpherson@patuxent.com, Howard County Times
March 6, 2012 | 3:49 p.m.
One bill garnered a lot of attention as it supporters fought through staunch opposition to get the final votes needed for passage. The other received little mention after its release and glided its …read more
Post on March 1st, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
Don’t put spin on cost of wind turbines
Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012
Southern Maryland Newspapers Online
You would be hard-pressed to find too many people opposed to wind energy in theory. The fossil fuel and nuclear industries? Some birders concerned about damage from turbine blades? After all, wind energy is clean, renewable and relatively safe to produce.
For those …read more
Post on March 1st, 2012 by Allan Kittleman
“It’s character that counts”
March 1, 2012
Chris Cavey, The Tentacle
Last week both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly voted favorably on the Civil Marriage Protection Act, allowing gays to legally marry in Maryland. In hindsight that vote was more of a study about the character of our elected representatives than a great dissertation on changing Maryland’s …read more
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