The Fairness Doctrine, which holds that the government has a right to mandate “balance” in broadcast media, is an oozing pimple on the face of liberalism. And like most pimples,…
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If implemented, the precinct closure plan recommended by Montgomery County Board of Elections Executive Director Margaret Jurgensen would disproportionately close precincts that voted for Nancy Navarro in 2008. That fact…
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MoCo’s Least Liberal Senator? (Updated)
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Montgomery County is known for sending liberal Senators to Annapolis. But we may have found an exception to the rule.Six Montgomery Senators are co-sponsoring a bill allowing employees to sue…
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Free Wine for Lobbying
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A group advocating for liberalization of Maryland’s archaic restrictions on beer and wine imports is trying a new tactic: giving away expensive wine to whoever can bring the most people…
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Just Up the Pike Interviews Cary Lamari
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As with all of Dan Reed’s interviews, this one is a must-read.
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The New E-Z Tax
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By Rocky Lopes. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA) governing board voted on January 29, 2009, to impose cost-recovery fees for the Maryland E-ZPass system and increased tolls for certain classes…
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MoCo Board of Elections: Close the Precincts
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Montgomery County Board of Elections Executive Director Margaret Jurgensen is recommending that the county consolidate its polling places from 45 precincts to 22 for the upcoming special election. She cites…
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Saqib Stimulates the MoCo Delegation
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MPW readers have seen before that Delegate Saqib Ali (D-39) is a vigorous man. Accordingly, his efforts to advocate for his local bill banning the sale of sexual stimulants to…
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Doug Duncan’s Budget Record
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Former County Executive Doug Duncan’s call for zero-based budgeting reminds us that he had a substantial role in formulating county budget policy for a long time. From the county’s FY07…
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In Part Three, I gave my take on this race. Now we consult a group of our spies who have knowledge of this district. None of them have committed to…