House GOP passes five year tax cut bill to wary Senate
Washington AP House Republicans push through a 199 billion five year tax cut despite Democratic opposition. Key provisions include a 500 per child credit, marriage penalty relief, IRAs and capital gains cuts. Senate Democrats resist. Senate action and veto possibility loom as GOP leaders push ahead.
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BoE approves 3% cost of living pay hike for teachers
The Frederick County Board of Education ratified a tentative 3 percent raise for teachers in the 1995-96 year, pending funding by the Frederick County Commissioners. The pact, reached with the Teachers Association, totals 2.8 million, added to 1.7 million in existing incremental raises. The board also approved eliminating ability grouping in Ballenger Creek Middle School science and social studies, adopting top level honors curriculum with ability-based testing. Contracts exceeding 640 thousand were awarded for portable classrooms, including 423,794 to Mobile Modular Express for 10 portables and 216,460 to Crouse House Movers to relocate 14 portables.
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Kim Lewis elected new head of teachers union
Kim Lewis, current vice president and Twin Ridge Elementary special education teacher, won the Frederick County Teachers Association election with 69 percent. She will become president July 1, succeeding Jack Patterson, and focus on improving working conditions, empowering teachers, and closer school community collaboration.
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Frederick High
Keys Open Season At Frederick Inaugural Home Game
Frederick Keys launch their seventh season at Harry Grove Stadium tonight with a 7 05 p m start against the Kinston Indians. Attendance expectations exceed 5000 as box tickets rise 40 percent and season tickets climb while walk up admissions remain $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and children over five. Fireworks cap opening night and several upgrades, including new uniforms, are planned to boost attendances toward the Carolina League record.
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Delegation seeks removing Frederick from Senate tax bill
The Maryland House approved a bill letting Frederick County create special taxing districts and issue bonds without legislative oversight. Frederick delegates push to remove the county from the bill in the Senate after objections from junior members. The session ends soon and concerns center on the bill bypassing formal delegation channels and debt implications.
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State offers over 500000 for Frederick farms rights
The board of public works approved buying development rights from two Frederick County farms. J Franklin and Marie Stambaugh of Rocky Ridge to be paid 143,784 for 121.82 acres on Longs Mill Road. Ted P and Barry K Salisbury et al of Middletown to receive 358,351.72 for 183 acres at Harmony Road. Families have six months to decide.
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Frederick Keys Host the Rival Ballclub
The Frederick Keys welcome a rival ballclub to town for a scheduled game. Strong gestures of local fan interest anticipated as the contest marks another entry in the season. Weather and venue details pending official notice.
Police Bike Patrol Training In Frederick Details
A dozen Frederick City officers from five agencies spent three days in a no cost bicycle patrol training course at Baker Park. The 10 hour sessions included obstacle courses firearms practice and distance rides aimed at sharpening apprehension techniques and using bikes as shields. The program emphasizes stealth and close patrols in places like parking decks playgrounds and courtyards while remaining approachable to the public.
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