Our Legislators at Work

Congratulations!

Ive been watching the Maryland General Assembly as it plows through the current session and I’m pleased to say there seem to be far fewer outrageous, ridiculous and silly bills introduced than I saw last year at this time.  So congratulations to our legislators!

Fewer, of course, does not mean none.  There is definitely some [...]

The Tax Dance

 

The Tax Dance

How do you support tax increases while seeming to oppose them?  You get someone else to support them and ‘reluctantly agree’.  That’s the dance we’re seeing at the state level in Maryland.

Fresh off a convincing re-election victory, Governor O’Malley has made it clear that he will not include any new taxes in [...]

428th Session of the Maryland General Assembly

 

A Hot Time Begins

The 2011 session of the Maryland General Assembly begins today.  It will continue until April 11th.  There will be a lot going on and, as with the young women in the image above, they will make it seem your are seeing more than you actually are.  Here’s a brief synopsis of [...]

Time To Go

Beer for all!

One of the interesting topics here in Worcester County is the question of our Liquor Control Board (LCB).  Here in Worcester, the LCB basically serves as the single wholesaler for alcoholic beverages as well as operating a number of retail stores.   In operation since 1933, the LCB is independent of the county [...]