Courtesy of State Senator Rich Madaleno (D-18), we present a grim reality to MPW readers: the state budget situation is getting even worse.Over the last two years, Maryland politics has…
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While I am not the ideal message boy for MCDCC, we are happy to help out MPW friend Marc Korman. He forwarded this notice for our readers.Apply for the Ballot…
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Regular readers will recall how Montgomery College told its adjunct professors that they were “not public employees” in order to avoid allowing them a union election. Now the college is…
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More Wobbling on the Property Tax
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While the great debate between David Lublin and myself over the property tax is now over, the great tumult over the issue on the County Council is just getting started.The…
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Foolio Demands a Union
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A Navarro campaign worker who refers to himself only as “Foolio” is demanding union representation. Following is our exclusive interview.Adam: Are you the same Foolio who has been posting comments…
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Last Pre-Election County D4 Round-Up
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By tomorrow night, this race will be over. Here’s the state of play one day out.On press, coverage has picked up in the last week. The Post has written its…
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Calculated Risk Blog has a long post on one of Maryland’s new foreclosure laws. The post examines the law’s effect on actual foreclosure timelines and finds that it brings Maryland…
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On Progressive Taxation and Property Taxes
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David Lublin raised a number of good points on the property tax increase that deserve a response. Let’s take them in order.(1) Lots of people have lived in homes for…
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Much is being made of County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposal for a property tax increase. Here’s how to calculate what it means for you.Leggett’s property tax proposal has two components….
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Washington Post Endorses Navarro
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Will this make a difference in a tight, fiercely-contested race that will probably have low turnout? Read the language of the endorsement below.A Critical Primary in a Changing County Friday,…