Incoming Attorney General Brian Frosh promised to be “a strong advocate of transparency and openness” in a speech celebrating the 40th anniversary of Common Cause in Maryland, citizen group committed to open government issues.
“It is important the office of attorney general has a uniform approach” to enforcing the state’s Public Information Act, Frosh said. “The default ought to be that we’re going to give you the information that you seek.”
Next week, lame-duck Gov. Martin O’Malley may decide to bring the matter of the $1.5 billion State Center project before a divided Board of Public Works.
It would be a controversial move.
Readers responded to Barry Rascovar’s previous column on this topic with some interesting thoughts. Their conclusion: There are far better ways to redevelop this space and provide decent offices for state workers in Baltimore.
Maryland pushes health care re-enrollment for those getting government assistance; federal spending bill includes $100 million for Purple Line; if history proves true, new attorney general could clash with new governor over environmental issues; Comptroller Franchot says he’ll vote against State Center at Dec. 17 Board of Public Works meeting; Gov.-elect Hogan hires chief of staff, Sen. Joe Getty as legislative liaison and appoints Bobby Neall as fiscal advisor; in latest bout over D.C. pot law, U.S. Rep. Harris emerges as top target of legalization advocates; and Frederick County Exec Gardner cautious over development deal made under predecessor.
Gov.-elect Larry Hogan and his top fiscal advisor, Bobby Neall, are scheduled to meet with reporters Thursday afternoon, “outlining the status of the state’s current fiscal crisis,” says a press release from the transition.
What are some of the ways Hogan could begin implementing some of his promises without sending Democrats in the legislature to the barricades?
Maryland to receive millions from federal budget deal; Senate panel urges BPW to not OK first phase of State Center if debt limit surpassed; Hogan decries O’Malley last-minute actions; Busch open to, but wary of tax reform; Hogan, Franchot could form alliance on BPW; Hogan, GOP county execs meet; Montgomery County’s fiscal forecast downbeat; and Harford County Council president orders barrier between council and public following meetings, stirring protests.
A number of readers found the poster of the incoming legislators posted last week helpful. Depending on your device, if you double click on the image it should appear in a viewing application allowing you to zoom in to a size large enough to read the names and see the individual photos.
State agencies are doing a better job at correcting past financial problems found by audits, the legislature’s top auditor told lawmakers Tuesday.
The improved performance appears to be a result of legislators withholding appropriations until repeat audit findings have been fixed.
Gov.-elect Hogan says his first fight will be against farm pollution regs; Republican delegates want hearing on State Center redevelopment even as the Sun editorial board backs the project; Montgomery, Prince George’s team up to lobby Hogan for Purple Line; appeals court rules that state government can favor bidders with collective bargaining, non-strike deals; Hogan, Franchot carol through Easton shopping trip; Gansler tells court Maryland cannot carry out standing death sentences; and jobless rate dips in Washington County.
This school year, 14 of Maryland’s 24 school systems will not recognize any religious holidays — such as Christmas and Rosh Hashanah – by name.
The 14 include every school system on the Eastern Shore, and five others around the state.
These districts instead use secular terms, like “Winter Holiday” or “Spring Break,” to describe the school closings.
Gov.-elect Hogan to target heroin overdose crisis with state of emergency; did Hogan tip hand on film tax break?; state agencies told to slow spending to address budget shortfall; pre-trial issues likely to re-emerge in next General Assembly session; Comptroller Franchot may have found a kindred spirit in Hogan when it comes to procurement system; Hogan revives GOP convention mood, promises bipartisanship but boost to party; Hogan meets President Obama, calls dialogue productive, but first drops in on Frederick sheriff’s swearing in; Hogan family tours Government House with O’Malley family; and Arundel Exec Schuh tackles budget.
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