MarylandReporter.com announced Wednesday that it has brought on two additional reporters to help cover the 2010 legislative session, bringing the nonprofit news site's State House team to four members in its first full year of operation. The new additions will give...
Month: January 2010
Teacher pension trust fix would use millionaire, corporate taxes
With the budget a huge headache this session, legislators are hoping they can balance it, keep it sustainable and pay for ongoing obligations. Del. Roger Manno is proposing a bill he hopes could help do all three.
Smigiel has big share of prefiled bills
The House of Delegates begins the legislative session today with 89 bills and resolutions ready to be considered. One delegate in the 144-member chamber can take responsibility for nearly 15 percent of them.
Partisan rancor colors contentious session
If the dueling presentations by two General Assembly leaders that startled a meeting of county officials Friday was a taste of fights to come, the legislative session starting today promises to be contentious, partisan and painful.
Finger-pointing accusations will soon replace back-slapping camaraderie. Lawmakers are heading into an election year when the electorate is wary and many voters are angry and unemployed.
State Roundup, January 13, 2010
Gov. Martin O’Malley focusing on renewable energy as lawmakers brace for a challenging 2010. No Ivey for Congress, and no re-regulation push.
Podcast: What are you hoping for this session?
What happens when you ask officials just one simple question? Legislators and officials talk about the budget, push their proposals and point fingers. Natalie Neumann has audio below.
Intergovernment purchasing agreements save money, but may hurt small suppliers
Maryland has increasingly turned to large, multi-state collectives to buy basic necessities such as auto parts and office supplies to save money, but some worry about the effect on small business.
State auto insurer defends spending, bonuses
Officials with the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund defended their spending and staff bonuses to legislators on the joint audit committee Monday.
In a December report, state auditors were highly critical of $1.4 million in bonuses paid out to management and staff at the quasi-public agency for motorists who can’t get coverage anywhere else in 2008. That year, the insurer lost $20 million.
The audit also criticized MAIF spending $250,000 on consultants, marketing and lobbying, as well as on a $15,000 “appreciation” dinner for agents who refer clients.
State Roundup, January 12, 2010
Maryland shoots for cyber security, nonprofits are a growth industry, and leaders say no alcohol tax increase.
State Roundup, January 11, 2010
Many publications have begun rolling out their previews of the legislative session. And surprise! Most of them emphasize that budget problems top the agenda.
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