Maryland House backs flexible lottery to fund stadium bonds
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill increasing the lottery agency’s flexibility to run more games including non sports themes to raise money for stadium bonds. Opponents warn expanded offerings may dilute regular lottery funds as Gov. Glendening prepares to sign the measure into law.
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House of Delegates
State Lottery Agency
Maryland Stadium Authority
Stadium Authority
Oriole Park
Camden Yards
Baltimore Ravens
Buddy Rougon
David Brink
House
Joe Bartlett
R-Frederick
Washington
Sue Hecht
D-Frederick
Senate
Parris Glendening
Gansler defends aide appointment in Montgomery County
Montgomery County State's Attorney Douglas F. Gansler defends naming campaign manager John McLane as communications director saying the move is not political. He weighs a temporary return for fired senior attorney Teresa Whalen while noting two assistant positions are open.
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Rockville
Montgomery County
Douglas F. Gansler
Teresa Whalen
John McLane
Dle
Gansler
McLane
League plans update to Know Your County guide
The Frederick County League of Women Voters will publish 30,000 copies of an updated Know Your County guide after the county commissioners approved a $17,200 contingency fund transfer. Last updated in 1986, the guide will include current statistics and expanded sections on planning offices and the police department. It will be distributed free via the Chamber of Commerce, PTA groups, civic groups, county offices, and the county website.
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Frederick County
League of Women Voters
League
Kathy Bolinger
F&m Bank
Frederick
Frederick County Chamber of Commerce
PTA
Clarksburg jail funding stays in state budget debate
In the budget fight over Clarksburg jail funds local advocates argue the jail would cause transport issues between the jail and Rockville courthouse. Senator Roesser opposes funding. amendment to strike it failed 13-31 as Hoffman defends local decision making. The dispute over Glen Echo Park funding highlighted pork barrel concerns amid a governor capital budget distributing funds to city Baltimore and Montgomery County.
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Clarksburg
Rockville
Roesser
Barbara Hoffman
Glen Echo Park
Brian Frosh
D-Montgomery
Hoffman
Wells
Timore City
Montgomery County
Frederick County
House rejects bill to give rich residents a tax break
ANNAPOLIS The House of Delegates narrowly rejected a bill that would exempt a Maryland taxpayer from paying more than 65 000 dollars in capital gains tax in a year. The measure would have required gains over 1 240 000 dollars to qualify, with 9 taxpayers benefiting in 1995 and 231 in 1996, totaling 6.48 million and 45.8 million respectively. The bill failed 68 to 66, with all Frederick County delegates opposing.
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Annapolis
House of Delegates
Maryland
Department of Fiscal Services
Frederick County
Brunswick Spring Cleanup To Cite Ordinance Violators
Brunswick police will launch a spring cleanup campaign to cite junk cars trash and unkempt lawns. Officers will warn violators once this calendar year and give 14 days to fix the issue or face a citation fine or court.
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Brunswick
Phil O'Donnell
O'Donnell
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