It’s not exactly news that Senator Barack Obama is leading Senator John McCain in Maryland. But his margin is growing so rapidly that it could culminate in a historic blowout.According…
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One of the options under consideration in Annapolis for closing the state’s potential billion-dollar budget gap is passing down funding obligations for teacher pensions (currently paid by the state) to…
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MoCo: More Diverse Than You Think
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The prior posts in this series have sought to dispel the notion that Montgomery County is universally rich. This post attacks another misconception – that the county is monolithically white….
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Tonight, Montgomery County’s Democratic precinct captains gathered to cast their votes on whether to recommend slots on the party’s sample ballot. Their overwhelming recommendation: NO.Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC)…
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MoCo: Not as Rich as You Think, Part Three
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Have you ever heard of zone pricing for gasoline? Under this practice, energy companies, wholesalers and service stations adjust gas prices for shipping costs and a large variety of geographic…
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MoCo: Not as Rich as You Think, Part Two
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Because people in Montgomery County are wealthy, they can easily afford big mansions, right? WRONG.The residential real estate boom started in Montgomery County in the late 1990s, as it did…
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One of the most-practiced parlor games in Annapolis is placing bets on whether Comptroller Peter Franchot will dare to challenge Governor Martin O’Malley in 2010. If the Comptroller does take…
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MoCo: Not as Rich as You Think, Part One
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When our state legislators go to Annapolis and look for adequate funding for our schools and transportation facilities, they confront a common attitude from the rest of the state. “You…
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The State of Working Maryland 2008
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The central findings in Progressive Maryland’s new report are: 1. Rising productivity since the mid-1990s has not lead to significant gains in real wages. 2. Income inequality persists as only…
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MPW on the Radio
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Rockville Central Radio interviewed me on Friday about Ike Leggett and slots, the state’s transportation cuts and our recent series on the Gazette. If you can stand hearing any more…