Schaefer proposes two budgets to fix state finances
Governor William Donald Schaefer outlines two contrasting budgets to address Maryland’s fiscal crisis. A stark reality plan would cut over 1 billion in programs and agencies, while a second, about 500 million in cuts, would require tax increases to bridge a 700 million gap. He declined to detail proposals, warning lawmakers against politics over taxes. He also signals gun control bills, helmet laws, stricter car emissions, AIDS testing for some doctors, and vetoes on expanding sales tax.
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Annapolis
William Donald Schaefer
Schaefer
General Assembly
Courtesy Bridge Reopens After Repairs in Frederick
The Courtesy Bridge on Shookstown Road near Rosemont Avenue reopened to motor traffic Thursday evening. The timber deck, girders, rails and guardrails were replaced at a cost of 73 600 dollars, with extra work on a stone abutment driving the overrun. Repairs finished ahead of schedule.
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Shookstown Road
Rosemont Avenue
Frederick
Mark Scire
Carroll Creek
Thomas, Bennett and Hunter Construction Co
Westminster
Scire
Rocky Springs Road
Kemp Lane
Fred Eisenhart
County weighing employee pay cuts to save budget
County officials study salary reductions to cover a budget shortfall with potential 403 000 in savings. Projections show different percent cuts by salary bands yield relief for the Board of Education Frederick Community College and county government totaling about 402 624.
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School Board
FCC
County Government
Voluntary furloughs proposed to ease Frederick County budget
Lu Ann Frye of the Interagency Data Processing Authority urges voluntary furloughs to save money without cutting services. Employees could request specific days off, reducing gross pay, with scheduling by the employee and supervisor. Some would volunteer a few days a week, others deem it a hardship, but the plan could boost morale and avoid layoffs. Commissioner Gray supports exploring the idea while continuing to push for salary cuts or layoffs as options. A five member committee will evaluate suggestions and awards from a policy approved for employee ideas. Frye even asks to be paid a $1,000 bonus via mail to IDPA care.
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Frederick County
Lu Ann Frye
Interagency Data Processing Authority
Gray
Winchester Hall
President mulls first time home buyer tax credit
Washington sources say the Bush administration is weighing a tax credit up to 2000 dollars for first time middle income home buyers as part of an immediate stimulus plan. The proposal mirrors a 1970s break and would run six months to a year while budget talks consider redirecting defense savings to domestic programs.
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Washington
Bush
Congress
David Frost
Public Broadcasting Service
Frost
Jim Sasser
D-Tenn
Missing Gracie Causes Concern at Baker Park
Frederick residents Bill Gregg and Lisa Levy mourn a missing 25 pound grey lock goose named Gracie who vanished from Culler Lake two months ago. Gracie known as a pet by park regulars was beloved for her antics and tame behavior. A black goose once paired with her also disappeared last summer, leaving locals to wonder if Gracie was taken or simply fled.
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Bill Gregg
Lisa Levy
Mr. Gregg
Frederick
Culler Lake
Baker Park
Ms. Levy
Gracie
Key Parkway
George
Frederick County moves to curb logging after Ski College Mountain case
County commissioners president Sundergill pushes a forest conservation law requiring logging plans before timbering to prevent abuses seen on College Mountain near Emmitsburg where Ski College Mountain Inc. cleared over 200 acres for ski trails. The plan targets operations in conservation areas above certain acre thresholds and aims for quick implementation.
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Frederick County
Ronald Sundergill
College Mountain
Emmitsburg
Ski College Mountain Inc
Sundergill
Ski College Mountain
Division of Construction Management
Frederick
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Sue Ann Yingling
Budget Office
Mark Sneadner
Board of Education
Frederick Community College
Louis Lyons
News-Post
VHIYE
Christina Barnes
Maryland
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