Frederick County Budget Debate Faces Smart Growth Concerns
Frederick Washington oppose tax shifts fueling out of state cigarette purchases. Government fiscal officials predict a 12 percent drop in state cigarette revenue while locals near the border may see higher effects. Delegates push back on smart growth plans while Sen Derr supports slot machines to aid horse racing. Frederick County's $114.8 million budget boosts public schools by 5.8 million and adds funding for community college and public safety. MSD awaits stable funding after a 1.7 percent rise in 1997 with a plan to increase in 1999.
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Glendening
Frederick Puddester
Ms. Snodgrass
Paul Stull
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David Brinkley
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Frederick County
Mr. Young
John Derr
Derr
Delaware
Mr. Derr
Frederick Community College
Public Safety
Maryland School For the Deaf
Frederick
Columbia
MSD
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ECDC Debated Lobbying Split Over Special Interests
Tension rose as ECDC proposals faced delegates due to perceived special interest influence. Hoke argued the plan risks being defeated by such groups, while Ferguson urged accountability and cautioned against political games. Delegates noted the 1995 amendment context and Frederick County’s push for sponsorship.
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ECDC
Mr. Ferguson
Ferguson
Washington County
Frederick County
Seven injured as westbound ramp crash closes Md 26 eastbound ramp
A serious crash at U S 16 and Md 26 injured seven, with one in critical condition. A Dodge driven by Genevieve Shook Martz of Frederick went the wrong way on the eastbound ramp, striking a minivan carrying six people. Brittney and Cassandra Sexton flown to Johns Hopkins, Brittney in good condition, Cassandra fair. Others flown to Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore. two passengers released after treatment. The crash remains under investigation with local police and sheriff offices assisting.
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MD. 26
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center
R Adams Cowley
U.S. 16
Maryland
Genevieve Shook Martz
Frederick
Lucinda Lynn Lockinghill
Brittney Sexton
Cassandra Sexton
Carriage Court
Ms. Lookingbill
Nancy Keeney
Taney Avenue
R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center
Baltimore
George Lookingbill
West Patrick Street
Douglas Sexton
Frederick Memorial Hospital
Lookingbill
Douglas
Frederick County
King and Dream Alive winners list across Maryland schools
Kirby Shaw piece profiles winners titled Kings across grade levels from Frederick to Walkersville Highs and Middletown, with students named from elementary through high school. Winners include Andrea Smalley Kristen Sundsten Fisher Nelson Spencer Dawson Roy De Grange Nekisha Malcolm Terry Van Dyk and many more with art and writing prizes noted.
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Kirby Shaw
Fabiola Joubert
Thomas Johnson
Middletown
New Market
West Frederick
Danny Novak
Thurmont
Kings
Craig McIntyre
Ballenger Creek
Greta Wengenroth
Brunswick
Raythorne Henderson Jr
Hillcrest
Bradley Lambert
Lewistown
Jesse Noble
Liberty
Charles Pryor Jr
Mandy Trapaso
North Frederick
Alex Brown
Orchard Grove
Alex Walters
Spring Ridge
Talia Caraballo
Twin Ridge
Laney Nichols
Wolfsville
Jesse Johnson
Woodsboro
New
Glendening lays out budget plan with tax cut and growth aims
Governor Glendening frames a budget package focused on tax relief for individuals, education and job growth, environmental protection, and targeted programs. The plan proposes a 10 percent income tax cut phased over three years, a cigarette tax hike, free tuition for middle class students with B averages, college savings accounts, 10 percent pay raises and 225 added troopers, and growth incentives to protect farms by directing development to already served areas. Senator Walter Baker cautions on financing these goals.
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Glendening
Walter Baker
D-Cecil
Center budget proposal seeks new staff to aid community
Ms. Wu argues the budget move improves center efficiency and community return, while Ms. Vandever notes it would create essential new jobs, not raises. Center staff express long-sought relief as Alderman Kreissig supports Wu and praises her plan amid staff concerns.
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Sandra Murphy
Jon Kreissig
Ms. Wu
Jade Wu
Mr. Kreissig
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