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    Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  1. Maryland lawmakers pass bill to boost public-private partnerships

    Maryland's deteriorating infrastructure could receive a boost from private investor dollars, thanks to legislation passed Monday designed to enhance public-private partnerships.
    Maryland's deteriorating infrastructure could receive a boost from private investor dollars, thanks to legislation passed Monday designed to enhance public-private partnerships. The idea behind so-called public-private partnerships, or P3s, is to get...

    Tags: Company Privatization, Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Executive Branch, Business, Labor Legislation

    2. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. CareFirst proposes 25 percent rate increase under health care reform

    Blaming the cost to implement health care reform, the state's largest health insurer has proposed eye-popping rate increases to state regulators for individuals and small businesses.
    Blaming the cost to implement health care reform, the state's largest health insurer has proposed eye-popping rate increases to state regulators for individuals and small businesses. CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield wants to raise rates an average of 25...

    Tags: Annapolis, Health Insurance Cost, Aetna Inc., Heritage Foundation, Phil McGraw

    3. Apr 25, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. BGF gang indictment leads to state hearings

    Allegations that a cabal of Black Guerrilla Family gang members effectively took over the Baltimore City Detention Center have prompted a rare out-of-session legislative hearing on the state's prison system.
    The Baltimore Sun
    Allegations that a cabal of Black Guerrilla Family gang members effectively took over the Baltimore City Detention Center have prompted a rare out-of-session legislative hearing on the state's prison system. The House Judiciary Committee scheduled a May...

    Tags: Annapolis, U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Prisons, Prosecution

    4. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  4. Board approves $285,000 for consultant to tell police how to better run department

    Baltimore's spending panel on Wednesday unanimously approved $285,000 for city police to hire a Massachusetts-based consultant — the highest of five bidders — to recommend how the department should be run.
    Baltimore's spending panel on Wednesday unanimously approved $285,000 for city police to hire a Massachusetts-based consultant — the highest of five bidders — to recommend how the department should be run. Despite the protests of competing...

    Tags: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Boston, Martha's Vineyard, Baltimore Police Department

    5. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  5. Robey's era of service worth remembering [Editorial]

    Politicians come and go, usually with little fanfare. In many cases, there's probably good reason for that. But that shouldn't be the case for Jim Robey, the current state senator and former Howard County executive who announced that he will retire after next year's General Assembly session.
    Politicians come and go, usually with little fanfare. In many cases, there's probably good reason for that. But that shouldn't be the case for Jim Robey, the current state senator and former Howard County executive who announced that he will retire...

    Tags: Patapsco, Local Elections, Safety of Citizens

    6. Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  6. Affordable housing at risk

    America is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis — Baltimore, too. Ten million families are paying more than 50 percent of their monthly income on rent, a severe cost burden that leaves little for food and other necessities. Over 32,000 applicants (and counting) are on the Housing Authority of Baltimore City's waiting lists. Public housing authorities can only do so much. With limited, dwindling public resources, private dollars are needed now more than ever to help create affordable housing.
    America is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis — Baltimore, too. Ten million families are paying more than 50 percent of their monthly income on rent, a severe cost burden that leaves little for food and other necessities. Over 32,000...

    Tags: U.S. Congress, Hurricane Katrina (2005), Housing and Urban Planning, Corporate Officers, Baltimore Housing

    7. Apr 9, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Speed camera bill dies in General Assembly session's final hours

    Legislation that would have placed stricter limits on where local governments could put speed cameras and required them to appoint ombudsmen to hear complaints died in the General Assembly Monday night.
    Legislation that would have placed stricter limits on where local governments could put speed cameras and required them to appoint ombudsmen to hear complaints died in the General Assembly Monday night. The legislation would have strengthened language...

    Tags: Xerox Corporation, Executive Branch, Photography and Video, Local Government, Labor Legislation

    8. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  8. Harford school board recognizes Education Hall of Famers

    Two Hall of Famers came before the Harford County Board of Education Monday, but neither had played for the Orioles or the Ravens – although one of them once coached an Oriole who is in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Regardless, each were heroes to...

    Tags: Schools, Bel Air (Harford, Maryland), Cal Ripken, Jr., Baseball, National Government

    9. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Patuxent Homestead

  9. Four Prince George's Board of Education members to be appointed

    Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker III and the County Council are currently accepting applications from residents who are interested in serving in appointment positions on the Board of Education. Baker will appoint three residents. The county...

    Tags: Schools, Bowie, Rushern Baker, Executive Branch, Martin O'Malley

    10. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Fight against gun violence must go on despite setback in the Senate

    I am ashamed to find out that the U.S. Senate has voted to oppose minimal, common-sense gun control legislation ("Defeat leaves gun control backers at a loss for strategy," April 19).
    I am ashamed to find out that the U.S. Senate has voted to oppose minimal, common-sense gun control legislation ("Defeat leaves gun control backers at a loss for strategy," April 19). Thankfully, both of our Maryland senators supported these measures,...

    Tags: National Rifle Association of America, Elections, Weaponry, Adam Lanza, U.S. Senate

    11. Apr 11, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. City officials celebrate passage of $1B school construction bill

    A year ago, city officials left Annapolis distraught, their plans to obtain massive funding for school construction in the General Assembly’s trash bin.  
    The Baltimore Sun
    A year ago, city officials left Annapolis distraught, their plans to obtain massive funding for school construction in the General Assembly’s trash bin.   What a difference a year makes. On Wednesday, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Schools...

    Tags: Annapolis, Andres Alonso, Maryland Stadium Authority, Public Officials, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake

    12. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. Onerous taxes chase businesses, people out of Maryland

    The Sun editorial board never fails to agree with every tax and fee our governor thrusts upon the citizens of Maryland ("The rain tax sham," April 18).
    The Sun editorial board never fails to agree with every tax and fee our governor thrusts upon the citizens of Maryland ("The rain tax sham," April 18). The governor has created 37 new taxes and fees during his seven years in office, and though he claims...

    Tags: Executive Branch, Business, Fox News Channel (tv network), Regional Authority

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