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Comptroller Franchot Speaks Out Against Question 5; Calls for Bipartisan Commission to Determine Districts

October 16, 2012 By Dagger News Service

From the office of the Maryland Comptroller: Comptroller Peter Franchot, today spoke out against Question 5, the Congressional Districting Plan being voted on in next month’s statewide ballot. Instead, he called for a new approach to congressional and legislative redistricting that takes the process and the decision out of the hands of partisan politicians and […]

Maryland Watch: When You Give Crayons to Kindergarteners

October 4, 2012 By Martin Watcher

The ability for the Republicans to get a piece of legislation up for referendum this year is pretty amazing because of Maryland’s tough rules, let alone, to get three pieces, but that is exactly what Delegate Neal Parrot has been able to do this year. Maryland’s State Board of Elections requires all signatures for legislation […]

Proposed Redistricting Plan Reshapes Legislative Districts; “The Significant African American Community in Harford County’s District 34A has Been Kept Together”

December 18, 2011 By Brian Goodman

Proposed Redistricting Plan Reshapes Legislative Districts; “The Significant African American Community in Harford County’s District 34A has Been Kept Together”

Harford County’s legislative districts would be dramatically shifted under the proposed redistricting plan released by the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee on Friday. Sen. Nancy Jacobs, who championed the Hatem Bridge toll hike fight and surveyed the flooding in Port Deposit this year, will lose her entire Cecil County constituency. Sen. Barry Glassman, a staple among […]

Harford Campaign for Liberty: “Current Democratic Plans to Redraw the Congressional District Maps Would Gerrymander Republicans to be Competitive in Only One Congressional District”

August 24, 2011 By Dagger News Service

Harford Campaign for Liberty: “Current Democratic Plans to Redraw the Congressional District Maps Would Gerrymander Republicans to be Competitive in Only One Congressional District”

From the Harford Campaign for Liberty: When discussing Gerrymandering, Maryland is often referenced. Three of the most Gerrymandered congressional districts in the entire United States are found here in our home State. “Gerrymander” means to draw district boundaries to advantage one group over another. Here’s a couple of examples of Gerrymandered districts: These districts were […]

Harford Campaign for Liberty: “This Redistricting Represents Politicians Picking their Voters Instead of Voters Picking their Representatives”

August 22, 2011 By Dagger News Service

From Harford Campaign for Liberty: Join us for our Monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 23, then join us for the fight at the redistricting hearing this Saturday! Saturday, Aug. 27th at 11:00am at the Amoss Center. 200 Thomas Run Rd, across from Harford Community College, near corner of Rt 22 Senate President Mike Miller, House […]

McGrady: Redistricting – What’s At Stake In Maryland

July 25, 2011 By The Dagger

McGrady: Redistricting – What’s At Stake In Maryland

By Patrick McGrady Special to The Dagger What is redistricting? Every ten years, according to the US Constitution (Article 1, Section 2), every State in the Union must reallocate House of Representatives district lines according to the decennial Census. Each State has the right to determine how to draw their district lines, but they must […]

Whiteley: “The Simplest Method of Achieving Such a Distribution or ‘Redistricting’ Would be an Impartial Computerized Plan Based on Population”

February 20, 2011 By A Dagger Reader

From Roy Whiteley, president of Marylanders For Fair Property Taxation: President Boniface and Members of the Harford County Council Unfortunately, we were unable to attend last evening’s Council hearing on the redistricting of Harford County. We would, however, like to contribute these brief comments for future consideration of the matter. As we see the situation, […]

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Recent Posts

  • Man Dies From Injuries Sustained After Joppa Camper Explosion January 22, 2023
  • Inmate Dies at Harford County Detention Center January 22, 2023
  • 17-Yr-Old “Undocumented Non-Citizen,” MS-13 Gang Member, Arrested in Murder of Aberdeen Woman January 19, 2023
  • Town of Bel Air Surprised, Saddened to Learn of Bel Air Athletic Club Closure January 17, 2023
  • Harford County State’s Attorney Healey: “Our Office Will Always Strive to Hold Offenders Accountable to Our Fullest Potential” January 10, 2023
  • Aberdeen Man Arrested for Rape December 31, 2022
  • Aberdeen Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Distribution Conspiracy December 21, 2022
  • Man Charged With Intentionally Setting Aberdeen Garage Fire December 21, 2022
  • Edgewood Man Indicted in 2002 Cecil County Attempted Murder/Rape Case December 15, 2022
  • Police Investigate Fatal Hit and Run Crash in Aberdeen November 24, 2022
  • Harford County Executive Elect Cassilly Announces Key Director Appointments November 23, 2022
  • Inmate Charged with Attempted Murder After Assaulting Deputy at Harford County Detention Center November 21, 2022
  • Harford County Teacher Jacob Bennett Scores Upset Victory in County Council District F November 18, 2022
  • Three Teens Injured in Aberdeen Shooting November 17, 2022
  • Fallston Father and Stepson Arrested on Felony Charges for Actions During Jan. 6 Capitol Breach November 15, 2022
  • Ripken Baseball Wins Economic Impact Award for Bringing $47 Million to Harford County in 2022 November 14, 2022
  • Harford County Public Schools Students Participating in Harford Community College Dual Enrollment Courses to Receive Free Tuition November 10, 2022
  • Harford County State’s Attorney Elect Healey: “Committed to Restoring and Rebuilding the Office’s Relationship with Law Enforcement” November 10, 2022
  • Harford County Executive Elect Cassilly: “My Family Has Been a Part of this Beautiful County for Over 200 Years and I am Thrilled to Have the Opportunity to Help Shape its Future” November 8, 2022
  • Marcy Austin Becomes Permanent Harford County Health Officer October 31, 2022

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