Gov Schaefer bids 816 million capital plan despite recession
Annapolis AP Gov Schaefer unveils an 816 million capital construction program for next year, nearly matching last year's 855 million request. Budget aide says bond financing minimizes near term impact and notes a 15 year repayment. Major allocations include 53 million for public school construction and 88 million to buy leased Baltimore area offices. Additional funds target prisons, county jails, and a new marine research center near Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
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Inner Harbor
Montgomery fire volunteers honored for community service
Montgomery County officials awarded certificates of appreciation and gifts to dozens of Hyattstown Damascus Gaithersburg Germantown Laytonsville and Upper Montgomery volunteers including Wanda Day Jay Apple Bedford Dodson Kenneth Simms Steve Burns Rodney Duvall John Burgess Keith Taylor John Luper Frank Jacob Mike Murrow Steve Eisner James Barto Jeanne Barto Chad Eastman Raymond Hartzell Mark Nelson Ray Curtis Jessie Cohen Kenneth O Leary Daniel Gotthardt and Scott Mann for outstanding service among more than 600 active volunteers.
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Kenneth E. Simms
Montgomery
Damascus
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Roger Runkles
John
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Keith M. Taylor
Gaithersburg-Washington Grove
John Luper
Frank Jacob
Mike Murrow
Steve Eisner
James Barto
Jeanne Barto
Chad Eastman
Raymond Hartzell
Germantown
Laytonsville
Mark Nelson
Ray Curtis
Jessie Cohen
Kenneth O'Leary
Daniel Gotthardt
Scott Mann
Schaefer backs gasoline tax hike as alternative to sales tax
Annapolis Governor William Donald Schaefer said he would accept either a per gallon gasoline tax increase or a 5 percent sales tax on motor fuel to replenish the transportation trust fund. He stressed the need for new revenue this year to fund road projects and prevent job losses in construction and related sectors. He also supports the Linowes Commission tax package and hinted at possible abortion parental consent restrictions, while Lt. Gov. Steinberg leads the administration’s tax strategy.
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Gifts and services sought for need in Montgomery County
Rockville officials compile a donor list for gifts and services to aid the elderly disabled children and homeless. Donations of food beverages printing mailing prizes space and professional services welcomed and publicly acknowledged unless anonymity requested. For inclusion write to Charles L. Short or call 217-1270. Gaithersburg hosts Fabulous Fifties Dinner Dance on Feb 9 at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds from 7 to midnight with all you can eat ham and turkey, contests, and dancing. Tickets at Parks and Recreation, 510 S. Frederick Ave.
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