Day: February 1, 2011

State Roundup, February 1, 2011

O’Malley, legislators consider fines against utilities that fail to meet “reliability standards” in light of Pepco response to last week’s snowstorm; O’Malley’s pension action in budget called a “cynical political shell game;” Pipken suggests pulling gaming out of state constitution; GOP legislators back annual “Reagan Day” recognition; state attempts to ease transition for war veterans who return to college; Busch says state transportation system “somewhat at risk;” and O’Malley moves ahead with health care reform despite federal judge calling it unconstitutional.

Blog: Happy Birthday, Dear Ronnie

Sunday is the 100th birthday of Ronald Reagan, 40th president of the United States and an iconic figure for Republicans who came of age during his presidency.

To mark the occasion, Republican delegates and senators have introduced bills to require the governor to annually proclaim a Ronald Reagan Day on February 6, and “urge the citizens of the state of Maryland to observe Ronald Reagan Day in a proper manner.”

Patients, providers discuss importance of nursing home care

Stevie Barnett has been confined to a wheelchair for about six months, after contracting a near-fatal flesh-eating disease during a trip to Jamaica.

“I made it back home and I went into trauma,” Barnett, a 29-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Fire Department, said about the intensity of his wound. Barnett’s doctors cut the disease out of his leg, rendering him unable to walk. Barnett was transferred to Genesis Health Care Severna Park Center, where Barnett said the staff has made all the difference.

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