From Delegate Pat McDonough: Delegate Pat McDonough proclaimed he was now confident that his vote against extra funding for the Maryland Jockey Club with taxpayers’ money was the right decision. On the floor of the House of Delegates, while voting against the Governor’s legislation, McDonough made the comment, “You can’t fix stupid.” He was referring […]
Annapolis Update #11 – Final Vote on Preakness Condemnation Bill
The following was received from the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: In the final days of this session Governor O’Malley pushed a bill to condemn the Preakness, a measure which I saw as cover for those members of the General Assembly who had failed over the past six years to act on a reasonable gaming […]
Horse Racing in Maryland, a $2 Billion Industry? Wanna bet?
The MoBseen: Life’s observations as seen through the eyes of Mark. We, the voters of the Free State, will have the chance to vote on slots coming to Maryland. Current polling by Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies and the Washington Post Polling suggest that Maryland residents are in favor of Maryland slots and those favoring […]