All but two of the 26 members on the new commission on school funding have now been named, and it will hold its first meeting Sept. 29.
Month: August 2016
State Roundup, August 31, 2016
Maryland economy not as robust as projected with revenue collection down $250 million; Gov. Hogan announces $5 million study to consider third Bay Bridge span to ease traffic congestion; City State’s Attorney Mosby, U.S. Sen. Cardin join chorus of voice criticizing Baltimore Police spy in the sky; in seeking Baltimore City Police reform, advocates expect fight with union; Hogan unveils new flag-themed license plate design; Prince George’s judge drops out of Circuit Court race; and U.S. Rep. Cummings seeks probe into cyber attacks.
Md. health insurers want 28% rate hike; consumers face agonizing choices
Consumers who aren’t covered by employer insurance plans, or earn too much to qualify for Medicaid, will face steep premium increases in the Individual (or Indy”) Market averaging 28% higher than last year under the Affordable Care Act, if the Maryland Insurance Administration approves the proposed hikes.
State Roundup, August 30, 2016
Gov. Hogan expected to announce executive order to delay school opening statewide in fall 2017; National Federation for the Blind threatens to sue state over non-disclosure of voting alternatives for the blind; state fines coal plants’ owner $1 million for nitrogen dump; Public Defenders Office asks Baltimore City Police to suspend surveillance; donor to surveillance program calls debate “healthy;” and U.S. Senate candidates can’t come to terms on debate sked.
State Roundup, August 29, 2016
Northrop Grumman loan in jeopardy as Hogan, legislature battle over other funds; Gov. Hogan, Atty. Gen. Frosh join Legislative Black Caucus in wanting more diversity in medical marijuana industry as caucus seeks to ban lawmakers from being part of industry; Maryland officials work to find more accepting foster homes for LGBT kids; state law poised to expand offenses that can be removed from records; former Hogan Cabinet secretary used employees to help her in master’s program; state to help Charles County with drug take-back program to fight serious opioid problem; public defenders statewide face roadblocks in discovery phase; and U.S. Rep. Van Hollen says I-81 improvements important to state.
Rascovar: Hogan’s rhetoric has Trump tendencies
The yin and the yang of Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan keep bubbling to the surface. On the one hand, he’s made it clear he finds Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump offensive. The Republican governor says he doesn’t like Trump, disagrees with his behavior and many of his statements and won’t vote for him. On the other hand, Hogan continues to dip into Trump’s bag of tricks to win emotional points with voters. Indeed, Hogan was way ahead of Trump in one aspect of propaganda campaigning – the use of a fictitious story as a key election tool.
State Roundup, August 26, 2016
Gov. Hogan, Legislative Black Caucus talk about black entry into budding cannabis industry; student activist to seek to place Tubman statue at Maryland State House; after $75,000 controversy, USM to bonuses to chancellor but Caret says he earned it; Baltimore City Council to ask Baltimore police to explain air surveillance program; U.S. Rep. Cummings blasts surveillance; Amie Hoeber hits the streets to campaign for U.S. House; and Baltimore Police union says it alerted police to problems with zero tolerance before federal probe.
National Park Service celebrates 100 years
The National Parks Service celebrated its 100th anniversary Thursday, so it seemed like a good time to link back to the travelogue published in June about my three-week, 4,000 mile trek to seven national parks in the west. It’s light reading with more than 20 pictures of what many have called “America’s best idea.” Even if America’s best ideas might actually be found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, establishing national parks was a darn good one too.
State Roundup, August 25, 2016
Federal judicial panel rules that challenge to Maryland’s awkward congressional map should move forward; Japan pledges $2 million to fund studies into feasibility of DC-Baltimore maglev train; lawmakers challenge state Medicaid limiting access to drug used to treat opioid addiction; report on Baltimore Police using surveillance plane stuns privacy advocates; Baltimore Police say action wasn’t a secret; but charity handling pass-through funds says it had no idea; lawmakers question Caret’s $75,000 bonus; and two delegates rising to replace Sen. Raskin.
State Roundup, August 24, 2016
Senate President Mike Miller blasts Deputy Transportation Secretary Jim Ports, calls for his removal; the Hogan administration’s intent to roll back septic regs worried Bay cleanup advocates; Del. Kramer collects lease payments from Montgomery liquor board whose monopoly he defended; Baltimore City police using secret flights to record actions throughout city; Senate Pres Miller urges Prince George’s officials to fight for new hospital; latest PARCC test results disappointing; Montgomery County term limit proposal makes ballot; Baltimore County schools vote down Muslim holidays; and Blaine Young found guilty on three prostitution charges.
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