Recently, we have offered frequent coverage of budget problems at both the state and county levels to our readers. This week, the Gazette reported that MCGEO – the county government…
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MPW Banned by Federal Agency
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One of our long-time readers has reported that a federal agency, the reader’s employer, has blocked Maryland Politics Watch blog. The reader has asked us not to publicly name the…
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Marriage Equality is Inevitable
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Marriage equality is inevitable. It is going to happen in Maryland and it will eventually happen across the country. The reason for that is not politics, nor religion, nor even…
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Transportation in a Crunch
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By Marc Korman. A recent Gazette comic, reproduced below, sums up the recent action by the General Assembly when it comes to transportation. A big loser in this year’s session,…
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Many political observers inside Montgomery County are discussing the meaning of Donald Praisner’s victory in the Council District 4 special election. Our contribution to that debate focuses on mathematics. From…
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The Problem with Peter Franchot
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The war of words between Governor Martin O’Malley and Comptroller Peter Franchot escalated yesterday. The Governor branded the Comptroller as a hypocrite for crusading against slots after voting for them…
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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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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…