The state will purchase the first slot machines for $49 million, despite the comptroller's protest; Baltimore businesses object to a new energy tax; Ehrlich talks up charter schools. Plus Jim Brochin and Andy Harris get challenges. SLOTS: The Board of Public Works...
Month: June 2010
State approves last-minute slots deal
A divided Board of Public Works approved a $49 million contract to buy and lease slot machines for a Cecil County facility scheduled to open late this year.
Comptroller Peter Franchot objected strenuously to the deal, which was submitted to the state spending panel late Tuesday. The deal will pay for 1,062 slot machines from six suppliers, and lasts nearly five years.
State loses federal grant for key student tracking study
The state’s higher education system will have to rely on short-term options to continue a years-long educational progress study, thanks to a recent grant rejection.
The national Department of Education last month rejected an expanded proposal from the University System of Maryland to measure student progress from kindergarten beyond college, in order to evaluate Maryland’s school systems. Legislators nationwide have made tweaks to their educational systems to seem more attractive to judges who award shares of the $3.4 billion Race to the Top stimulus funding
State Roundup June 9, 2010
Baltimore County cupmaker Solo will cut hundreds of jobs. Local officials react, but how much job creation power do county leaders really have? Plus, GOP underdog Brian Murphy wants to scrap the corporate income tax. SOLO GOING: Solo Cup Co. is closing its Baltimore...
State approves last-minute slots deal
A divided Board of Public Works approved a $49 million contract to buy and lease slot machines for a Cecil County facility scheduled to open late this year.
Comptroller Peter Franchot objected strenuously to the deal, which was submitted to the state spending panel late Tuesday. The deal will pay for 1,062 slot machines from six suppliers, and lasts nearly five years.
Efficiency vs. aid: Debate on greenhouse gas tax money stays hot
The money that Maryland brings in from a regional tax on greenhouse gas emissions continues to be a hot issue, as advocates debate whether it’s better to send help directly to consumers or help ratepayers reduce their bills through home improvements.
As the gubernatorial election campaign begins to pick up speed this summer, there is sure to be plenty of discussion about utility companies and the state’s energy policies.
Board to act on racing venue, clipper ship and Ravens lottery tickets
The state is poised to chip in its share for the Baltimore roadway improvement needed to make way for the city’s recently-announced Indy Racing League Event.
The Board of Public Works will take up a proposal Wednesday to fix the access road at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, so the park can host pit stops as high-speed racers make their way through the city.
Half of Montgomerys senators face strong primary challenge
The Democratic primaries in Montgomery County, are shaping up as the most interesting and contentious races prior to the general election’s expected O’Malley-Ehrlich rematch.
Montgomery county is Maryland’s most populous jurisdiction, and has no Republicans in elected office. Still, many of the Democratic incumbents are facing tough battles in September.
State Roundup June 8, 2010
Ex. Gov. Bob Ehrlich unveiled a plan for more a more pro-business state government, but there was plenty of pushback from Gov. Martin O'Malley, who continues to emphasize the positive new on jobs. Plus Gansler gives his take on the EPA and Cardin reiterates his...
Analysis: Basu predicts taxes will go up, local aid will go down
Economist Anirban Basu told members of the Maryland Economic Development Association that he foresees what some Maryland Republicans have been predicting for months. Taxes will go up next year, he said, and state aid to local governments will go down.
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