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Delaney, Harris vote for restrictions on Syrian refugees, five Md. Dems opposed

Delaney, Harris vote for restrictions on Syrian refugees, five Md. Dems opposed

by | Nov 19, 2015 |

Maryland Rep. John Delaney was among 47 Democrats to join with almost all House Republicans, including Rep. Andy Harris, Thursday in blocking further admissions of Syrian refugees into the United States pending tougher vetting. The restrictions, in a bill called the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act, passed on a 287-137 vote, despite a veto threat from President Barack Obama. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger, D-Timonium, was recovering from surgery and was one of only eight representatives who did not vote.

State employees rally for pay hike

State employees rally for pay hike

by | Nov 16, 2015 |

A labor union for Maryland public employees held rallies across the state Thursday to place pressure on Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration for a pay raise and more money to fill vacant jobs under their current contract negotiations.

Hogan, Franchot criticize spending on school construction

Hogan, Franchot criticize spending on school construction

by | Nov 5, 2015 | ,

In a heated discussion with the head of the school construction program, Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot aired serious concerns about the state’s spending on public school projects at Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting. “We can’t just keep shoveling more and more money without accountability,” Hogan said. “The taxpayers are getting pretty frustrated with the results.”

O’Malley fundraising takeways

O’Malley fundraising takeways

by | Oct 25, 2015 |

New presidential campaign fundraising totals were released last week that show Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders continue to dominate former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in the money race. The third quarter numbers revealed some trends – most of them discouraging – of the O’Malley campaign.

$135m transit plan for Baltimore focuses on new fast bus routes

$135m transit plan for Baltimore focuses on new fast bus routes

by | Oct 22, 2015 |

Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday announced a $135 million investment to improve, expand and connect the transit system in the greater Baltimore area. Hogan said that the current performance of the transit system is “notoriously abysmal,” citing slow buses and long routes that ensure people cannot get from their home to work conveniently.

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