State lawmakers and their executive appointees would now post their required ethics statements on the Internet beginning January 2013, if the governor signs the bill as expected.
Day: April 12, 2012
Economists say Maryland needs wind energy, but fracking more
Economists that political bickering should not overshadow that Maryland needs to find new solutions for its energy future. They say the state should consider a range of resources — not just offshore wind and natural gas, but land-based wind, solar, geothermal and nuclear, too. The state currently imports about 30% of its electricity, making it the fourth largest energy importer in the U.S.. (Watch animation of fracking and see map of offshore wind.)
State Roundup, April 12, 2012
The fallout starts from Monday’s sine die debacle as blame gets passed around: Comptroller Franchot says it’s time for Senate Pres Miller to step down and Miller defends the process; Gov. O’Malley puts conditions on calling special session; and locals and schools begin to wrestle with their now-tighter budgets. In other news: gay marriage advocates hire a campaign manager as their fight continues; Maryland is No. 1 in student debt; Franchot touts coal industry and Hagerstown multi-use stadium; and the Charles commissioners strip their president of power.
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