Bad news gets headlines and good news gets buried; therefore, I am committed to keep you informed on issues and tell you "the rest of the story." So often we read something posted on social media or see a headline; yet, all too often we don’t know the behind the scenes information that lends context or explains the complexity of an event or issue. My goal is to give you a front row seat into your government and a critical analysis of how decisions are made so that you can spot political agendas, separate fact from fiction, and draw your own conclusions.
A group of Maryland lawmakers say they’ve heard from drivers who complain about getting tagged with hundreds — sometimes even thousands — of dollars in late fees connected to Maryland’s video tolling system.
Maryland’s $50 late fees on video toll fines are too high, state Del. Alfred C. Carr Jr. (D-Montgomery) said last week. He called them predatory, and he said he is working to pass House Bill 38, which would drop the fines to $5.
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Maryland PIRG’s 2019 Legislative Scorecard reviews votes on public interest issues we weighed in on during the 2019 session. The bills selected for this year’s scorecard included: modernizing our voter registration systems; supporting smart transportation options; moving the state towards zero waste; and, protecting public health from antibiotic resistance and toxic chemical exposure. Delegate Mary Ann Lisanti scored a 100%! …
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To learn about Delegate Lisanti’s scholarships awards, click here. The application deadline is April 10, 2020.
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HealthCare: Connor’s Courage – Access to Medical Cannabis Facilities closing – Public Notice Hospitals – Change in Status – Employee Retraining / Employment Harford Memorial Hospital Closure – Economic Impact Business and Economic Development Maryland Made Promotional Fund (Beer/ Wine/ Spirits) Sunday Sales – Motorcycles Regional Advanced Manufacturing Center State Procurement – Service Contract Renegotiations Veterans: Income Tax Elimination – …
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By David Anderson Harford County legislators have filed bond bills in Annapolis seeking funding for a handful of projects, including an improved and expanded shelter for Sexual Assault/Spouse Abuse Resource Center and improvements to a historic northern Harford building that houses a community preschool. Another bond bill would support the ongoing renovation of the Historical Society of Harford County’s headquarters …
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By David Anderson and Allan Vought Harford County’s eight state delegates and three state senators joined their 136 fellow legislators for the traditional start of a new legislative session in Annapolis Wednesday. The session falls during an election year, as incumbent Republican Gov. Larry Hogan is seeking a second term and many legislators — including Harford’s — are kicking their …
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by Susan C. Lee Thanks to a new law, Marylanders may freeze their credit reports once for free as of Oct. 1st, and now more than ever, it is in your interest to do so. Equifax, a credit monitoring agency, was recently hacked, exposing the sensitive personal information of at least 145 million people. And last week, Yahoo disclosed that …
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By Michael Dresser The General Assembly gave final approval Wednesday to a landmark bill that would extend paid sick leave to almost 700,000 Maryland workers, setting up a potential clash with Gov. Larry Hogan, who has threatened to veto the measure. The House of Delegates approved the Senate version of the Democratic legislation by a veto-proof margin, sending it to …
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