Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant was listed as one of almost 40 nuclear reactors across the U.S. that is at risk of closing early, according to a new report from the Institute for Energy and the Environment at Vermont Law School. The lone commercial nuclear power plant in Maryland might be on its way to early retirement for primarily economic reasons, the report’s author said. A spokeswoman for Constellation Energy Nuclear Group said there are no plans to retire the plant early.
Month: July 2013
State Roundup, July 19, 2013
State faces confusion in its oversight of inconsistent local gambling laws; Rocky Gap casino could have ended up with lemons for slot machines; state Child Care Subsidy program is underfunded; Maryland adopts Next General Science Standards for teaching; Maryland gains jobs in June; Blaine Young polls constituents concerning his next political move; U.S. House candidate Bongino says he won’t go negative; Carroll County to remain in rural county lobbying consortium; and Arundel tax bill envelopes bear former County Exec Leopold’s name and current Exec Neuman could care less; Blair Lee continues to push Neuman for governor.
Delaney joins ‘No Labels’ coalition seeking to ‘make Congress work’
Rep. John Delaney (D-Maryland) joined about 70 other congressmen in 96 degree heat at the Capitol Thursday to showcase their membership in a bi-partisan group that is working to “make Congress work” and to “make government work,” unveiling nine bills to help do that. “This great nation was built based on transformative ideas and bold and extraordinary actions,” Delaney said on stage. “And every one of those ideas and every one of those actions was done at the intersection of principle and compromise,” he continued. “That is our way forward.”
State Roundup, July 18, 2013
Sen. Pipkin says many gun control opponents testifying at hearing weren’t registered voters; state GOP considers opening primary to independent voters; if it’s hot, crabby and political, it must be time for the annual Tawes Crab and Clam Bake, and the politicians turned out in droves in Crisfield to officially mine the crowds for support and, of course, reporters were there as well to cover the event fully; Del. Mizeur announces candidacy for governor, then heads to Crisfield for crabs and clams; U.S. Rep. Hoyer to back Lt. Gov. Brown for governor; Gail Bates to run for state Sen. Kittleman’s District 9 seat; Bill Tilghman running for 1st Congressional District; and water crisis in Prince George’s is averted.
Crabs, clams and pols in Crisfield heat: a Tawes photo gallery
Everybody political in Maryland goes to the Tawes Crab and Clam Bake in Crisfield because everybody goes to Tawes. Or at least a lot of people keep up the annual tradition on what is typically one of the hottest days of the year.
On Wednesday it was hot and humid as usual, the crabs were plentiful and so was the politics.
State Roundup, July 17, 2013
Del. Mizeur to announce run for Democratic nomination for governor; Del. Haddaway joins David Craig’s ticket for GOP nomination for governor; some child advocates say state’s attempt to move children out of group homes is going too far; fracking opponents seek more state regulations while industry says they could keep business out of Maryland; U.S. Rep. Harris weighs in on Zimmerman verdict; and prisoner behind Detention Center scandal to plead guilty.
Md. pension system earns 10.6% on investments
The Maryland state pension system achieved a 10.6% return on its investment portfolio for the fiscal year that ended June 30, bringing the fund assets to a total of $40.2 billion, Chief Investment Officer Melissa Moye told the pension trustees Tuesday.
The return exceeded the system’s target of 7.75% annual return, and was far better than the dismal results of less than 1% for fiscal 2012.
Maryland cell phone taxes ranked 12th highest in U.S.
Maryland taxpayers paid higher rates on cell phone taxes than 38 states did in 2012.
Combined state and local taxes on cell phones of 12.77% made Maryland the 12th highest in the nation, according to a study by the DC-based Tax Foundation. With federal taxes added into the mix, that rate rises to 18.59% for Marylanders.
State Roundup, July 16, 2013
The legislature’s longest serving member, Sen. Norman Stone, will retire next year and support Del. Johnny Olszewski for his seat; the Black Guerrilla gang found some protection under the guise of helping prevent violence; groups to rally in Annapolis to reform state’s redistricting process; two new judgeships added to Court of Special Appeals; school safety center begins forming; Conservation Voters downgrade Maryland lawmakers; Harford County Exec Craig to announce Del. Haddaway-Riccio as running mate today; and a committee that helped fund Prince George’s Exec Baker’s 2010 run failed to report $209,000 contribution.
General Assembly environmental scores slip in 2013
Ratings on environmental policy for Maryland legislators slipped last year, despite passage of a major offshore wind energy bill championed by Gov. Martin O’Malley.
The Maryland League of Conservation Voters released its 2013 scorecard Monday, giving lawmakers an average score of 64% in the House of Delegates and 55% in the Senate. Those scores are down slightly from last year’s 69% in the House and 63% in the Senate.
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