While the mainstream media titillates itself with the University of Maryland porn scandal, here’s what we have our eyes on in the rest of the General Assembly session.Misclassification Bill Despite…
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I Really Know Marilyn Praisner
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By Alison Klumpp. I was very disappointed when I read George Leventhal’s blog entry about my mother, Councilmember Marilyn Praisner. George may have worked with mother for some years but…
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Following is the press release from the Leggett administration.For Immediate Release: April 7, 2009 Leggett Names Steve Silverman to Direct Economic Development Department Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced…
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Most of the District 4 campaign finance reports due on March 24 are finally online. Here’s what they say.Ben Kramer Beginning Balance: $316.44Contributions: $2,200Loans: $23,000Expenditures: $21,353.78End Balance: $4,162.66 Kramer led…
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The Work Goes On
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By Marc Korman. “For me, a few hours ago, this campaign came to an end. For all those whose cares have been our concern, the work goes on, the cause…
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More Illegal Robocalls Target Navarro
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Last year’s illegal robocall scandal has risen from the grave. That is no surprise given the events that often occur under a full moon.Numerous sources have reported receiving anti-Navarro robocalls,…
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Mail Shenanigans in District 4
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Nancy Navarro’s campaign is alleging that a supervisor of a Silver Spring post office branch has been blocking their direct mail in the special election.At least ten days ago, Navarro’s…
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Three Ways to Hold Down Electricity Prices
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The state’s electricity reregulation bill shows little potential for cutting electricity rates and may even backfire. But state legislators can do three things that will hold down electric bills over…
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The Sorriest Agency in Maryland
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The Gazette reported last week that state prosecutors had filed charges against officers of 40 campaign committees for filing reports late. The prosecutors should instead be going after the State…
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Wayne’s World Joins the 21st Century
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By Kevin Gillogly. TV watching changed dramatically since my youth. It was four channels and WGN in hometown of Chicago without the help of rabbit ears. Few had color TVs…