Maryland names catfish promoter as tourism chief
George E. Williams, 50, hired as director of Maryland Tourism Development Office, brings catfish industry promotion and prior success with Mississippi tourism and the New Orleans World Fair. He aims to expand Maryland's reach to South Jersey, Richmond, and Philadelphia while pursuing niche markets and ROI-focused marketing. He backs a $400,000 two-year matching grants program for local tourism offices and will maintain the state slogan and key publications.
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Maryland Abortion Fight Shapes Fall Campaigns
Maryland politics heat up as pro-choice and anti-abortion groups prepare for a fall battle. Pro-choice seeks to break a Senate stalemate and defeat at least three anti-abortion senators, while GOP leaders urge party unity and avoid a litmus test on the issue. Targets include Sen. Frank Shore and several Montgomery and Prince George's Democrats.
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Hounds laid off in budget cuts in Smyrna Delaware
Budget cuts in the Delaware Department of Corrections led to the layoff of bloodhounds Whiskey and Ruffino from the emergency response team. Officials cited cost savings from trimming overtime by 1.3 million dollars, while the handlers and dogs await recall and continue receiving state dog food.
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