Gov. Martin O’Malley has said that he wants to review the state’s procurement practices to find a better, more efficient system, and the chair of House of Delegates government operations subcommittee, Del. Dan Morhaim, said that while the suggestion comes late in the governor’s term, it’s “better late than never.”
Len Lazarick
Perryville casino asking state to take back 400-500 slot machines, citing lost business
The manager of the Hollywood Casino in Perryville is asking the state to take back 400 to 500 video lottery terminals, saying it has lost 40% of its business since Maryland Live! opened in June at Arundel Mills.
New Democratic poll shows tight Bartlett-Delaney contest
For some analysts, the 6th Congressional District race is all but over for incumbent Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett. Last week, several national, independent political reporting firms moved the race from “leans” Democratic to “likely” Democratic. But also last week, Bartlett’s campaign began to show a pulse.
New Democratic poll shows tight Bartlett-Delaney contest
For some analysts, the 6th Congressional District race is all but over for incumbent Republican Rep. Roscoe Bartlett.
Last week, several national, independent political reporting firms moved the race from “leans” Democratic to “likely” Democratic. But also last week, Bartlett’s campaign began to show a pulse.
State sells $700 million in bonds at record low rates
The Board of Public Works approved the sale of more than $700 million in general obligation bonds Wednesday at historic low interest rates of about 2.16%.
Commentary: Strong-arm tactics don’t foster cooperation on Bay cleanup
Towns and counties far from Chesapeake Bay are required to take strong measures to improve water quality to reduce pollution to the bay. How the asking gets done makes a big difference, notes columnist Tim Rowland.
UMBC study called an incomplete look at Affordable Care Act by some analysts
Policy analysts are criticizing UMBC’s Hilltop Institute for a health care reform study released earlier this month that showed economic growth from the Affordable Care Act because they said it was too narrowly focused on spending and job creation.
Housing Dept. responds to audit article
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development took issue with some of the statements in a MarylandReporter.com article last Friday about an audit of the department, asking “to clarify and correct some of the information.” The article contained two substantial errors of fact.
Md. pension system earns close to nothing in past year
Maryland’s $37 billion state retirement and pension system for employees and teachers earned only .36% on its investments in the fiscal year that ended June 30. This is far below the 7.75% that is the system’s target. “The last 12 months presented a challenging environment for investors, particularly in international equity,” said chief investment officer Melissa Moye.
Md. Housing Department audit finds late paperwork, misplaced funds
The Housing and Community Development Department filed reports on escrow accounts six months late and $194,000 supposed to go to housing was sent to the wrong state agency by a bank without efforts to recover it, state auditors found. Similar audits in past years had found the same problems with the escrow accounts.
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