By Marc Korman. In July, I posted two entries about Governor O’Malley’s MARC train expansion plans. Those plans seem farther away than ever now that the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA)…
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Maryland, Chicken Manure and Climate Change
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By Marc Korman. The Maryland Commission on Climate Change issued its action plan in August. The plan sets ambitious goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Maryland in the coming…
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By Marc Korman. After I complained about blue-ribbon commissions, a few people asked me what I would do to address Maryland’s budget challenges. Regardless of whether slots passes, Maryland will…
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C&O National Historical Park Damage
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By Marc Korman. The Gazette recently reported that the popular towpath at the C&O National Historical Park suffered major damage as a result of Tropical Storm Hanna. As a result,…
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Enough With the Commissions!
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By Marc Korman. “Blue-ribbon commissions,” usually bipartisan groups studying a specific problem outside of the normal legislative system, have taken on mythic status in government. Although they have existed at…
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MCDCC’s Sample Ballot
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By Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) member Marc Korman. A recent Maryland Moment post announced that the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee has taken no position on the…
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Registration Deadlines
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By Marc Korman. Maryland is one of twenty-six states with closed primaries, meaning primaries are only open to those who register with the party. Some state parties in closed primary…
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Maryland and Republican Conventions
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By Marc Korman. Last week I took a look back at Maryland and the Democratic National Convention. This week, in honor of the Republicans gathering in Minnesota (in whatever form…
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Maryland and Democratic Conventions
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By Marc Korman. In honor of the Democratic National Convention taking place this week, I thought we would take a look back at Maryland’s involvement in Democratic Conventions through the…
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Montgomery County Delegation Online
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By Marc Korman. When I first began crafting this entry, I had planned to write about the various Montgomery County state legislators with blogs. After searching the websites of each…