From Harford County Executive Barry Glassman: BEL AIR, Md., (Dec. 10, 2014) – County Executive Barry Glassman proposed legislation Tuesday to repeal Harford County’s stormwater remediation fee, or “rain tax”, planning instead to meet federal mandates with existing county resources. The new county executive also proposed legislation to promote economic development and tourism by collecting […]
Del. James: “My Biggest Focus this Year Revolved Around 3 Main Goals: Creating Jobs, Growing the Economy and Funding Education”
From Del. Mary-Dulany James: Legislative Wrap-Up Part 2 My biggest focus this year revolved around three main goals: creating jobs, growing the economy and funding education. That’s why in this session I worked to boost private sector investment and fund education. Looking ahead, I will focus most of my energies on helping the citizens of […]
Del. Szeliga: “What SB 212 Really Does is Jeopardize the Safety of Women and Little Girls by Allowing Predators and Pedophiles Access to the Women’s Bathrooms”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, The 2014 Legislative Session ended on Monday, April 7 at midnight. Last week, I sent you part 1 of my two part wrap-up of the 2014 Legislative Session highlights. Please email me if you missed out on last week’s email and I can send it to you. The next […]
Del. Szeliga: “If the Next Governor Does Not Bring State Spending Under Control, There Will Have to be an Increase in Property Taxes, as Well as Other Tax Increases”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, The 2014 Legislative Session ended on Monday, April 7 at midnight. We finished with a balanced budget and no major tax increases. I’m pleased to provide you with a wrap-up of the 2014 Legislative Session highlights. Health Care – The Maryland Health Exchange & Obamacare Starting with a botched […]
Del. Glass: “…BGE Installed a Smart Meter on My Property the Same Day that the Smart Meter Bills Were Killed in the Senate”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Maryland State Delegate Glen Glass will be holding a press conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at 11:15AM. The press conference will take place at the top of the steps of the State House. “Since the introduction of smart meters, the utility companies have displayed various measures which […]
Del. Glass Smart Meter Bills Given Unfavorable Reports
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Constituent: The issue of privacy and customer choice in regards to smart meters has been one of my top priorities this session. I will not delve into the health, privacy, and safety concerns of smart meters, but will update you on the status of my smart meter bills. I introduced […]
Whiteley: Poor Turnout at Committee Hearing on Property Tax Assessment Legislation
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: SB 553 Internet Access to Worksheets – Hearing Report On February 19, 2014 we attended the Budget and Taxation Committee hearing on this bill that if passed will allow taxpayers to access any residential property worksheet WITHOUT first filing an assessment appeal as is required under […]
Sen. Glassman Updates Landmark Volunteer Fire and Rescue Support Legislation
From the office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Senator Barry Glassman, (R) 35, Harford County, has introduced legislation to modernize a landmark program named after one of his Harford County predecessors, Senator William H. Amoss. The Senator William H. Amoss Fire, Rescue, and Ambulance 508 Fund provides grants to local jurisdictions for the purchase of volunteer […]