By Adam Pagnucco. A looming crisis threatens to devastate Maryland’s transportation program. As much as one-third of the state’s transportation project spending could be at risk. Key projects will be…
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Is Larry Hogan Capable of Telling the Truth?
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By Adam Pagnucco. What’s the old saying about lying and telling the truth? There are lots of variations, but most of them go something like this: It’s easier to tell…
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Larry Hogan’s Alternate Reality
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By Adam Pagnucco. Everyone knows that elected officials sometimes disagree on issues. They may have differences of philosophy or values. They may emphasize different sets of conflicting data. They may…
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The Great Squeeze on Transportation
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Lost in all the coverage of Maryland’s projected $1.6 billion general fund deficit is another conclusion drawn by state budget analysts: the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) “may not be…
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Now Comes the Hard Part
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Today, Maryland Democrats are celebrating the reelection of Governor Martin O’Malley, U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski and their holding onto both chambers of the General Assembly. But the reality of governance…
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Recently, the Gazette noted how Republican Gubernatorial candidate Bob Ehrlich’s positions were “risking Montgomery County votes.” House Majority Leader Kumar Barve remarked, “I think [Ehrlich has] given up on Montgomery…
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Hans Riemer has always been an ardently pro-transit candidate, even at the risk of his own health. In 2006, he ran for the open Council District 5 seat and sent…
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Action Committee for Transit (ACT) has established a new website comparing Bob Ehrlich and Martin O’Malley on the Purple Line. Here’s what ACT has to say on the two Governors.Robert…
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Comptroller Peter Franchot has issued the following statement in response to the Examiner story quoting him as expressing skepticism about the Purple Line.Statement of Comptroller Peter Franchot Regarding Today’s Washington…
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Peter Franchot on the Purple Line: A History
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Transit advocates must be dismayed at Comptroller Peter Franchot’s comments casting doubt on the viability of the Purple Line, especially since many considered him a project supporter. But is that…