Tax-free week threatened by deficit in Maryland
Maryland faces a looming $1 billion budget gap with potential cuts across state programs including education and emergency services. A legislative push seeks to revive Shop Maryland Week this August, a tax free shopping period for back to school items. Supporters say it boosts consumer morale and retailer traffic, while critics warn of lost revenue and poor tax policy.
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Annapolis
Maryland
General Assembly
Senate
Barbara Hoffman
Michael Golden
Montgomery County
Jean Cryor
Bilingual Education Debate Divides Districts and States
Sarpy Hawaird Neyo Servier argues over bilingual schooling with Ron Unz backing English immersion. He praises dual immersion as yielding fluent bilingual students and questions the cost and practicality of monolingual English programs.
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Colorado
Chariers
California
Arizona
Ron Unz
Unz
Denver
America
Twin brothers on MP duty perplex Frederick motorists
Charles and John Wisner, identical twins from Frederick, on military police duty at Aberdeen Proving Ground, caused drivers to double vision with only John’s wedding ring as difference. Civil Aeronautics Administration representatives discussed using Frederick Airport, while city officials urged AA to keep Frederick as a stopover if business supports it. Mayor Rice announced bids for East Street extension to Md 26 and noted a deed allowing slope work near Ninth Street. Jer fer son youths with a week-old lamb Sunshine jogged Main Street, and Eyre's Bus Service won temporary ICC authority to take over the franchise from E15 Bus Co, amid fare-structure changes.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Charles
John Wisner
Frederick
Lak-Wikes
John
Yvonne Gerrich
Civil Aeronautics Administration
CAA
All-American Airlines
Eyre's Bus Service Inc
Interstate Commerce Commission
E15, Bus Co
Louis K. Kent
U.S. Bus Company
Washington
Eyres Bus Service Corporation
Mark K. Eyre
Aly Way
Eyre
Homegrown Frederick County Girl Scout Camp Plea
Frederick County Girl Scout seniors seek to establish a local camp to replace distant retreats in Pennsylvania. They recount camping experiences teaching independence, teamwork, leadership, and outdoor skills, and urge Mayor Jennifer Dougherty and City Hall to support a Frederick County site and address safety concerns.
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Feederick County
Cme Taraway
Seoul
Ts Swoon
Trent
Campi Lsvorr
Community confronts homelessness and liquor concerns
Readers share a heated letter criticizing homeless individuals for drinking behind a building, urinating on walls, and trashing property. The writer argues personal responsibility, urges work and education, and references potential policy impacts and broader social issues.
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Suun
Lal
Septic System Watershed Debate Stirs City Officials
A discussion centers on protecting covirontent and water rights within watershed boundaries to prevent pollution. City officials consider options to restrict activities, aiming to safeguard water quality as groups like the Girl Searta participate in local oversight. ACTIN HANSON Velferson.
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Girl Searta
No sympathy for homeless dispute over private property rights
A fragment argues Frederick Brick Works may lawfully remove homeless individuals from private land. It insists property owners may refuse trespass with no obligation to shelter, noting a nearby weather shelter and suggesting alternatives like using Tanya Bayer and Ebby’s spaces.
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Frederick Brick Works
Rutaoless Avielsd
Dawntown
Frederick Hrick Worle
Tanya Bayer
Ebby
Alcohol ads spark debate on youth and responsibility
A reflective piece critiques Super Bowl alcohol advertising for blurring lines for youths between entertainment and real consequences of drinking. It contrasts harsh anti drug PSAs with humorous beer ads, arguing alcohol ads should face tighter restrictions to shield children.
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Ustauscheit
Secret priority setting by county officials questioned
A letter and council debate criticize Frederick County Board of Commissioners for discussing fiscal 2003 priorities in closed sessions citing transparency concerns. The author demands open meetings and public notice outlining why topics are closed, arguing such secrecy harms citizens and county planning.
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Martha
Reynolds
Frederick Caunty Board of Commissioners
Chadd Tode
Tara Buck
Frederick
Medical marijuana bill fails to shield drug dealers
A confused note from Ferguson and a letter about medical marijuana in Annapolis conclude the legislation does not offer legal shelter for drug dealers with operations under state law. The piece stresses that statutes do not protect illicit trafficking.
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CTS
Weistlion
Iit Dels
Ferguson
Marijiana Hal Lam
Annapolis
No growth policies blamed for county budget woes
Christopher Alleva argues that no growth housing and development fees distort costs and drain revenue, citing a 1,500 unit surge and a $28 million revenue loss in 2001. He calls for a city county rethink amid election-year pressures and rising housing unaffordability.
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Frederick
Equnty
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