O’Malley and his minions have always said that their administration would be transparent. So why did they not support SB819? SB819 would have made it mandatory for the Government to post any spending over $25,000 on a public website. Earlier this month the house passed the companion bill HB358 with a unanimous vote of 137-0. This is yet another example of a law [...]

From MSI: HB-1060 – Civil immunity if protecting home from violent crime http://mlis.state.md.us/2008rs/billfile/hb1060.htm HB-1060 passed the House floor unanimously (136 – 0)!  It then crossed over to the Senate for consideration in the Judicial Proceedings Committee and was heard there last Wednesday.  At this point it awaits a committee vote.  It is up to Chairman [...]

There was a good article in the SUN today about the “Maverick” Sen. James Brochin. I’ve Said it before and I’ll say it again, Everyone in Annapolis could learn something from this guy. He speaks his mind, looks out for his constituents, doesn’t mind bucking the system, he votes his conscience and has something that’s [...]

I received a ton of emails from self described Democrats, Republicans and Independents who were very upset about the outcome of these two bills, so I think it’s important that I mention them. HB1260 and SB616 would have allowed Marylanders to order wine from a licensed dealer and have it shipped directly to their homes. As it stands right now [...]

There is a post over at Red Maryland that I think everyone should read. Apparently in the midst of budget crisis when most sectors of Maryland government are being hit hard with budget cuts and we are cutting funding for things like veterans services, our elected officials are trying to give CASA De Maryland another $1,000,000. That’s right [...]

Construction worker had complained to governor about losing work to illegal immigrants. Baltimore SUN UPDATE: from Omalleywatch, It seems the construction worker in question is not the only one who likes to make threats.

It looks like there are not enough votes in the Senate committee to pass a ban on the death penalty this year. I think this is good news but as always there is a catch. Senator Raskin of Montgomery County submitted SB614 which made it’s way out of committee today and if passed would set up a commission [...]

I love Democracy. A government of the people, by the people and for the people. However, that isn’t the case here in Maryland. In Maryland, the people’s voice means nothing to those in power. You see, in Maryland, if the chairman of a committee doesn’t like a bill that comes across his desk, they just [...]