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Annapolis Notes - Jan. 22
Adding to the bill
Del. LeRoy E. Myers Jr., R-Washington/Allegany, wants to expand a proposed amendment to Washington County’s gaming law.
On Wednesday, Washington County’s delegation discussed a draft bill that would add new financial...Tags: James Taylor, Politics, Elections, Finance, Finance
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Tighter limits sought on number of Washington County liquor licenses
andrews@herald-mail.comThe Washington County Restaurant & Beverage Association wants to tighten the limit on how many liquor licenses may be issued in the county. The association has proposed changing the county's law so that one license would be allowed per 3,500 people in an...Tags: Maryland General Assembly, Frederick County (Maryland), Politics, Elections, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland)
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Teacher pension cost shifts would cost Washington County $2.5 million
andrews@herald-mail.comGov. Martin O'Malley's plan to shift teacher pension costs to local jurisdictions is expected to cost Washington County about $2.5 million, according to budget figures released Wednesday. O'Malley said the state is offering other "fiscal relief" measures...Tags: Libraries, Politics, Energy Saving, Interior Policy, Martin O'Malley
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Campaigning while legislating: Lawmakers' double lives
andrews@herald-mail.comThree candidates for Maryland's 6th District seat in Congress will lead dual lives for the next three months — state legislator and federal campaigner. For state Sen. Robert J. Garagiola, state Sen. David R. Brinkley and state Del. Kathryn L....Tags: Human Interest, Politics, Frederick County (Maryland), Elections, Political Fundraising
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Mother of murder victim stays in Dual Highway home for now
dona@herald-mail.comAfter reading two weeks ago that Brenda Cole faced eviction from the Dual Highway home she shared with her daughter, who was fatally shot there, an anonymous benefactor has handed over a check to cover her back rent. “One of my neighbors paid my...Tags: Health, Cancer, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Justice System
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Letters to the Editor - Feb. 5
Civil War Rail Trail could benefit all residents of county To the editor: Sen. Christopher Shank provides opinion without knowing the facts regarding the proposed Civil War Rail Trail from Hagerstown to Weverton. He believes it will increase...Tags: Health, Weight, Barack Obama, Politics, Richard L. Alloway, II
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Annapolis Notes- Feb. 6
Election board members approved On Friday, the Maryland Senate approved a list of appointments that included three Washington County Board of Elections members. Tammy E. Downin, Carroll H. Earp and Bruce F. Field’s four-year terms on the board are...Tags: Thomas V. Mike Miller, Politics, Tourism and Leisure, Elections, Republican Party
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Washington County students serve, learn as General Assembly pages
andrews@herald-mail.comFour Washington County high school students had supporting roles in keeping the wheels of state government turning in recent weeks. Each spent two weeks as a Maryland General Assembly page. Valerie Downs of Williamsport, a senior home-schooled through...Tags: Social Sciences, Jennie M Forehand, Politics, Montgomery County (Virginia), Culture
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How to contact your legislators - 2012
Maryland The Maryland General Assembly’s 2012 session begins Jan. 11 and ends April 9. Information about the General Assembly, including the status of bills, can be found at http://mlis.state.md.us. Sen. George C. Edwards R-Garrett/Allegany/...Tags: John P Donoghue, Richard L. Alloway, II, Politics, Brunswick (Frederick, Maryland), John H. Eichelberger
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Last one to file is a rotten egg!
Whew, what a week. First, my Frosty the Snowman costume gets trashed, then the 6th District congressional race gets even more trashed before it even starts. Really, what was that? I know there'd been what the weather forecasters call an "upper atmosphere...Tags: Television, Politics, Elections, Anthony D. Weiner, Republican Party
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On the Campaign Trail - Dec. 4
Flocking to their candidates
Alliances are forming in Maryland’s 6th District Congress race, with four months to go before the primary and the general election 11 months away.
When state Sen. David R. Brinkley, R-Carroll/Frederick, announced...Tags: John P Donoghue, Politics, Elections, Ronald N. Young, Republican Party
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Sixth District congressional race heating up
andrews@herald-mail.comBud Otis, U.S. Rep. Roscoe G. Bartlett's chief of staff, has resigned after news circulated that he was testing the waters for a possible 6th District campaign if Bartlett didn't run again. Bartlett, R-Md., said "a flurry" of news stories about Otis'...Tags: Politics, Elections, Roscoe G Bartlett, Republican Party, Alex X Mooney
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