Pages tagged “md general assembly”
Delegate Cheryl Glenn Speaks:
45th District rep recaps this year's MD Gen'l Assembly Read in Full >>
Delegate Jon Cardin: Going Green:
The release of the Governor's proposed budget has dominated the news this week. For all intents and purposes, the Governor retains full funding for both K-12 education (Maryland ranked #1 in the nation again this year) and higher education. He retains a required 5% ($635 million) rainy day fund and apportions $250 million for the school construction program. The budget continues to call for the furlough program for state employees in an effort to lay off fewer people. This year that layoff number begins around 200. I will write about my opinions on his proposal as the Legislature begins our discussions on cuts and adjustments that we intend to make.
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Delegate Jon Cardin on First Week of 427th Session of MD General Assembly:
The session has begun with both a wave of excitement and fiscal uncertainty. My Ways and Means Committee had a short briefing on the anemic budget and the daunting prospects for this legislative session. What I have taken from it is that as the economy slowly improves, we can expect another year of a nearly $2 billion deficit. Given our propensity to avoid tax increases in an election year, this task is sobering.
While I expect to receive the annual visits from constituents from across the state reminding us of the importance of their program funding, I will remind everyone of our Constitutional mandate to end on April 13 with a balanced budget. I very much hope to be able to vote on a budget that retains funding for all the programs I find crucial to Maryland, the wealthiest state in the nation, but I am reminded that we also have to live within our means. I remind you that last year our General Fund was cut from $14 billion to $13 billion. I hope that the next 87 days will demonstrate the fervor and determination of your legislators on making Maryland healthier, safer and further along the path of progress.
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Journalist Hassan Giordano discusses Opening Day 2010:
MD General Assembly discusses General Assembly, an Ehrlich comeback Read in Full >>
Howard County's Delegate Frank Turner in Annapolis:
Chairman of the Gaming Sub-committee discusses Opening Day in Annapolis Read in Full >>
30th District's Delegate Ron George:
Annapolis rep discusses doctors, health care plan, public option vs. competition Read in Full >>
Afro's Sean Yoes in Annapolis:
Writer and WEAA radio host comments on 1st day of the MD General Assembly, 2010 Read in Full >>
State Sen. Clarence Mitchell, IV in Annapolis:
WBAL Radio Host at Opening Day in Annapolis 2010 Read in Full >>
Dr. Delegate Dan Morhaim, Opening Day of the MD General Assembly, 1.13.10:
War on Drugs has failed; medical marijuana as a solution. Read in Full >>
