Day: October 29, 2013

Commentary: Now’s the time to take action against urban-suburban runoff

Polluted runoff from urban and suburban streets, parking lots, and roofs continues to increase and damage the health of streams and Chesapeake Bay, writes Kim Coble of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. But the tools to curb this pollution are in place and it’s time to act. This is the justification for the stormwater runoff fees dubbed the “rain tax” by opponents.

State Roundup, October 29, 2013

Del. Cardin, rival for attorney general, Del. Frick, plan on introducing bills to toughen laws against revenge porn; ALF-CIO backs Del. Frosh for attorney general; state to get $19 million in federal funds for Eastern Shore Sandy relief; state panel offers two Marcellus drilling scenarios, both show caution toward process; young Simonaire to run for delegate in 31B; gubernatorial candidate Gansler’s remarks over drinking and gender engenders harsh rebuke from rival Mizeur; Change Maryland’s Hogan considers run for GOP gubernatorial nomination; and Sen. Simonaire again urges former Arundel Exec Leopold to repay legal fees.

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