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State Roundup, February 3, 2012
The Maryland Reporter State Roundup
Feb 03Lockboxes are proposed to safeguard state transportation and bay trust funds; U.S. Interior Secretary Salazar gives green light to Mid-Atlantic offshore wind farms with quicker development process, but lawmakers remain unconvinced that industry is viab... »
State Roundup, February 2, 2011
The Maryland Reporter State Roundup
Feb 02In his State of the State address, O'Malley calls on lawmakers to make tough choices when it comes to tax hikes, job creation, transportation infrastructure and schools; lawmakers' reaction is mixed over annual speech; bill would extend driver's licens... »
State Roundup, January 30, 2012
MarylandReporter.com
Jan 30New Post poll finds O'Malley lacks clear support for key legislative efforts; gay marriage issue continues to dominate as first lady Katie O'Malley apologizes for calling some “cowards,” while opponents believe the remark will help their side and will ... »
State Roundup, January 12, 2012
The Maryland Reporter State Roundup
Jan 12Session opens with talk of gas, sales tax hikes, the environment and a bridge over the Choptank; Maryland schools ranked high in Education Week rating; two death penalty opponents named as co-majority whips; Sen. Norm Stone marks his 50th year in the G... »
State Roundup, January 10, 2012
MarylandReporter.com
Jan 10O'Malley to propose $350 million for public school construction; Ocean Downs Casino sees no profit in 2011; death penalty opponents to renew push in Annapolis; state recognizes Piscataways, first time Maryland has honored Native group; Mooney to announ... »
Latest Blog Posts in Detail
Real Projects & Real Jobs for Worcester County
Governor O'Malley's Blog
Feb 01A real project that would create jobs: Complete the safety improvements and widening along US 113 »
Ocean City Looks Forward to Return of Dew Tour in August
Ocean City Blog
Jan 26The Town Council has given enthusiastic approval for the Dew Tour to return to the wide, sandy beach in South Ocean City in 2012 for four days, beginning Thursday, Aug. 16, the third weekend in August. That’s the weekend requested by Alli Sports, the t... »
Hotels, Hot Tubs and Cleanliness
The Tentacle
Jan 15Humor by Tom McLaughlin - The Hyatt Resort and Spa at Cambridge, MD, offered a special $99 nightly deal for residents of Delmarva. We decided to stay for two days. For those of you on the Western Shore, just pick a street number in Ocean City and tell ... »
The Maryland Model (part two)
Monoblogue
Jan 04In part one I related the Maryland Model in its current state to the 2012 campaign, particularly when considering the battle to repeal the in-state tuition for illegal aliens passed last year by the General Assembly. The bill was petitioned to referend... »
Mom's Gone - Part Four
The Tentacle
Dec 30I woke Dad up and told him Mom had died. He was an Air Force officer and they met in Tokyo 55 years ago. He came in dressed in dark blue pajamas. I don't think he comprehended Mom's condition during the whole three months. He said he took Mom from Toky... »