From Del. Glen Glass: Thank you for taking time out of your day to let me know your thoughts and concerns about the following bills, which are very important to me. It is an honor to serve as your Delegate. I stand strong in favor of traditional marriage between a man and a woman and […]
Del. Szeliga: “I am Grateful that Gay Marriage Did Not Pass Today and Summarily Change Thousands of Years of Human History and Tradition in One Afternoon”
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, This was a VERY busy week in Annapolis. With just one month left in the legislative session, things are humming along at a faster pace. I’m sure April 11, Sine Die, will be here before we know it. Gay Marriage Update At about 3:00 today, SB […]
Del. Impallaria: Gay Marriage Bill Sent Back to Committee: “The Bill is Not Dead, Nor Should We Think of This as a Victory for Traditional Marriage”
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: After three hours of debate, there has not been a vote yet. The bill was sent back to committee (House Judiciary) for reasons which were not explained. The bill is not dead, nor should we think of this as a victory for traditional marriage. You should continue to […]
Del. Szeliga: “A Dime A Drink” Tax Would Impose Increases of 569% for Liquor, 640% for Wine & 1,189% for Beer
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, There have been 2,296 bills introduced in both the House and Sente so far. Fortunately, not very many have passed yet! Hot Off The Press!! Gay Marriage Update At 2:30 today, the House Judiciary Committee passed the gay marriage bill by a vote of 12-10. This […]
Del. Impallaria: Gay Marriage Bill Out of Committee in Annapolis
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: The House Judiciary Committee just voted to approve HB 175 – the “Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage” Act, otherwise known as the Gay Marriage Bill. Chairmen of committees do not normally vote on bills unless there is a tie. So the deciding vote was cast by Delegate Joseph […]
Del. Szeliga: “I am Convinced that Marriage Should be Reserved and Preserved for One Man and One Woman”
From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Dear Friends, On Friday, February 25, the 2011 General Assembly passed the halfway point in its 90-day session. Adjournment sine die is April 11 at midnight. At the halfway point, 2,234 bills and 16 resolutions are in the legislative pipeline. There are 937 Senate bills and 6 Senate […]
Maynard’s Musings: Adam & Eve or Adam & Steve?
I know it’s not local, but I read this recently and it put a burr under my saddle that I need to get out. I’ll apologize ahead of time for sounding a little like a liberal whack job, but to quote the great philosopher Popeye, ”I’ve had all I can stands, ‘cause I can’t stands […]
Of Civil Unions and Civil Rights: Gay Fathers Testify in Annapolis
A cold wind whips through Annapolis on a Monday night, but the crowd is untouched. Several hundred people gather next to the Governor’s Mansion for a demonstration. Every ten feet or so someone holds up a sign with a district number. Police orbit the crowd waiting for trouble, but mostly giving directions. It looks like […]
