Lawmakers grapple with tough budget cut plan in Annapolis
In Annapolis lawmakers face a hard road to craft an alternative to governor proposed cuts. The main hurdle is avoiding a 142 million dollar reduction in local aid while considering state employee furloughs and agency budget trims that could threaten hundreds of jobs. County leaders and officials warn the cuts risk crisis and demand a broader plan.
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Annapolis
Legis. Gov
Schaefer
Charles Ryan
Prince George's
Pe Howse Appropriations Committee
Ses
Laurence
Levitan
D-Montgomery
Senate Budget and Taxation Committee
Prince George’s
Parris Glendening
David Biden
Maryland Association of Counties
Mr. Bliden
Maryland
County urges CSX to close spring on Old Mill Bottom Rd
County health officials press CSX Railroad to shut down a contaminated spring on its Old Mill Bottom Road property near Mount Airy used by residents as water. Officials plan a future 240,000 to 980,000 dollar community well while seeking state help to compel closure.
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Seqarink
CSX Railroad
James Bowes
State Secretary of Environment
CSX
Bruce Reeder
Barmer delegate blasts shifts in district lines
Paul Muldowney of Hagerstown a former Washington County state delegate urged the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee to create a single member eastern Washington County district. He objected to a plan that would redraw District 3 to favor Frederick County arguing twenty one thousand residents have nothing in common with Frederick County and warning of a power grab.
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Annapolis
Washington County
Washington
General Assembly
Paul Muldowney
Hagerstown
Frederick County
Muldowney
Frederick
Railroad tunnel to reopen after derailment near Harpers Ferry
CSX crews clear six derailed freight cars from the Maryland Heights Tunnel near Harpers Ferry West Virginia and expect the main east west connector to reopen this afternoon No gas leaks found after propane laden cars derailed no injuries reported passengers aided by trains and buses Martinsburg and Ferry indicated no evacuations necessary continued report on page A 16
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Sandy Hook
Maryland Heights
Harpers Ferry
W.va
CSX
Brunswick
Wedness Tee
MARC
Martinsberg
Amtrak
Chicago
CXS
Sail
Winchester
West Virginia
Westbrook
Michaeleh
Winsking
Jay Westbrook
Nobert
Kefauver
Washington County
Potomac River
Herpers Ferry
W. Va
Thx
Handy Hinel Sa
County workers face smoke free rule at county buildings
Frederick County Commissioners weighed a proposed no smoking policy that would ban smoking for employees visitors patients and contractors in all county facilities with penalties ranging from written reprimand to dismissal after multiple infractions A public hearing is set for January 7 9 30 p m in Winchester Hall to gather input on the plan and to allow a gradual move toward a fully smoke free workplace by April 1 1992 with outside breaks permitted but not affecting job performance
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Frederick County
Winchester Hall
Mitch Hose
Hose
Mr. Hose
County Health Department
Frederick County eyes new landfill fees and tire charges
Frederick County solid waste chief Irv Slike proposed changes to Reichs Ford Road landfill fees including annual stickers for residents dumping under half a ton, a per tire charge, and a shift to exact ton calculations. The plan aims to curb traffic and offset a deficit while public hearings precede a commissioners vote.
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Frederick County
Reich’s
Ford Road
Irv Slike
Solid Waste Bureau
Slike
David Gray
Layoffs Possible in Montgomery County Crisis
Montgomery County faces layoffs after Gov. Schaefer's $25 million in new budget cuts, lifting the deficit to $87 million. County Executive Neal Potter expressed shock at the expanded cuts, saying workers’ jobs are jeopardized as the county reels from the revenue shortfall.
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Rockville — County
William Donald Schaefer
Montgomery County
Neal Potter
Potter
Fair skies turn cold tonight with lows near freezing
In local weather brief, fair but cold conditions expected tonight with temperatures dropping to the lower teens. Tomorrow brings partly sunny skies and slightly warmer highs around the mid forties, while statewide conditions focus on moisture and winds.
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Frederick
Te Mides
Maryland
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