Here’s three questions about the Governor’s local aid cuts that should interest everyone who lives outside the City of Baltimore and Prince George’s County.1. Why was police aid cut by…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Seven
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Montgomery County, the economic engine of Maryland, depends on its public schools to compete with Fairfax County. How much does the state contribute to Montgomery’s schools?In absolute terms, the state…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Six
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How important are Montgomery County’s schools to the county’s economy? We asked some of our local leaders and here is what they said.Valerie ErvinCounty Council Member, Chair of the Council’s…
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The O’Malley administration just announced $454 million in new cuts, of which $210 million consisted of cuts in local aid. The aid cuts stripped $20.1 million from local health programs,…
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As we previously reported (and the Examiner confirmed), the Leggett administration is proceeding with plans to acquire two helicopters for the Montgomery County Police Department despite objections from the County…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Five
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Montgomery County and Fairfax County, the economic engines of their respective states, have much in common. One characteristic they share is excellent schools.Residents of Montgomery and Fairfax are virtually obsessed…
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State Legislators Get Free E-ZPasses
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Yesterday, the Post reported that 4,990 Maryland E-ZPass holders canceled their accounts due to the new fees levied by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MdTA). We’ll bet that none of the…
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The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Four
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Montgomery County and Fairfax County are the economic engines of their respective states. Over the last 25 years, Fairfax has passed Montgomery on nearly every economic measure. But over the…
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On Lockerbie and the Death Penalty
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Today, I write about the release of convicted Lockerbie terrorist Abdel Basset Ali al-Megrahi from two perspectives: as a death penalty opponent and as a relative of one of the…
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One Helluva Week
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Who says August is a slow news month? This past week may have been the worst for the state’s Democrats since Kathleen Kennedy Townsend lost to Bob Ehrlich. Consider the…