Day: January 13, 2015

Purple Line Part II: Arguments against building the $2.4 billion light rail line in the D.C. suburbs

Purple Line Part II: Arguments against building the $2.4 billion light rail line in the D.C. suburbs

by | Jan 13, 2015 |

This is the second of two stories about whether Gov.-elect Larry Hogan will choose to move forward on one of the most major transportation projects being proposed in the state, the 16-mile light rail Purple Line in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Moving forward on the Purple Line would be a major financial commitment for Hogan, who has at times been harshly critical of the project. Our first piece examined the benefits to the project; this story examines some of the concerns with the $2.4 billion proposal.

State Roundup, January 13, 2015

by | Jan 13, 2015 |

Economist Anirban Basu says state reliance on public sector funds helped during recession, but not causing problems; more issues to watch as legislature gets under way: transportation and phosphorus rules; Dem legislators forego annual luncheon for low key breakfast while Republicans look forward to Hogan-attended lunch; Annapolis abuzz as legislator moving in and around new offices; continuing flap over a Senate nomination in Carroll County; fines hang over three Democratic delegates, who may not be sworn in; state ethics panel exempts St. Michaels from some provisions; and is U.S. Rep. Van Hollen considering a run for governor?

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