CHEAPSKATE GOVS: If the past three years are any guide, the man who gets elected governor in November -- either incumbent Martin O'Malley or rival Bob Ehrlich -- will be an extreme fiscal conservative with his own charitable contributions, writes Jason Poling in a...
Day: September 1, 2010
Wood says he’ll stay in Annapolis until his constituents tell him to go
By Megan Poinski Megan@MarylandReporter.com After 24 years in the House of Delegates, Johnny Wood feels it still isn’t time for him to go. Wood said that has a lot to do with his constituents from District 29A in Charles and St. Mary’s counties. “I said many years ago...
Hixson remembers the glass ceiling for women and major reforms during 34 years in the House
By Megan Poinski Megan@MarylandReporter.com Del. Sheila Hixson remembers a lot about the way Annapolis used to be – including the glass ceiling of gender-based discrimination that existed in the General Assembly when she first went to Annapolis in 1976. “When I first...
Veteran legislators (part 2)
Hixson remembers the glass ceiling for women and major reforms during 34 years in the House “Why would I step down when I’m in a position of power?” Del. Sheila Hixson asked. “The state’s in a difficult financial situation, and I want to help.” Wood says he’ll stay in...
Auditors find judiciary sent money to wrong land accounts because of a confusing law
By Megan PoinskiMegan@MarylandReporter.com Corrected version About $2.8 million in real estate transfer taxes and fees were being directed to the wrong accounts by the Maryland judicial system because of uncertainties about monitoring and administering two funds, an...
Harrison says Momma isn’t going anywhere
By Megan Poinski Megan@MarylandReporter.com After 35 years, Momma is still on the train – and she is not planning to get off anytime soon. “You can’t throw Momma from the train,” said Del. Hattie Harrison, who is seeking her 10th elected term in office this year....
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