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Md. Republicans choose new state senate leadership
ANNAPOLIS — Republican leaders in Maryland have selected a new minority leader and minority whip for the state Senate. The lawmakers met Monday in Annapolis and elected state Sen. David R. Brinkley to be the minority leader. The Frederick County lawmaker was previously minority leader from 2007 to 2008. He replaces E.J. Pipkin of Cecil […]
Annapolis residents to vote in mayoral primary
ANNAPOLIS — Residents in Annapolis are voting for candidates for mayor and City Council. Tuesday’s primary will determine the Democratic and Republican nominees for mayor and three council seats. The Capital of Annapolis reports that for the Democrats, Mayor Josh Cohen is running against lawyer Bevin Buchheister. On the Republican side, mayoral candidates are Bob […]
Obama warns GOP against creating ‘economic chaos’
WASHINGTON — In a blistering warning to congressional Republicans, President Barack Obama said Monday it would be the “height of irresponsibility” for lawmakers to cause a new economic crisis just five years after the near-collapse of the nation’s financial system. “I cannot remember a time when one faction of one party promises economic chaos if […]
Obama warns GOP against creating ‘economic chaos’
WASHINGTON — In a blistering warning to congressional Republicans, President Barack Obama said Monday it would be the “height of irresponsibility” for lawmakers to cause a new economic crisis just five years after the near-collapse of the nation’s financial system. “I cannot remember a time when one faction of one party promises economic chaos if […]
O’Malley to travel to boost candidates next month
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley is planning trips to Florida, Ohio and Texas next month to boost Democratic candidates. Lis Smith, a spokeswoman for O’Malley’s political action committee, said Thursday O’Malley’s primary focus will be on electing more Democratic governors. She says October will kick off an aggressive campaign schedule to do that. O’M[...]
Lollar launches bid for Md. governor
ST. MARY’S CITY — A Charles County businessman and Marine Corps Reserve officer is launching his campaign for Maryland governor. Charles Lollar, who is seeking the Republican nomination, is setting off on a statewide bus tour from St. Mary’s County on Tuesday to announce his candidacy. Lollar is also planning a “money bomb” push for […]
Eye Opener: Young nixes gubernatorial bid
A few government and politics headlines for Monday.
Md. GOP executive director resigns suddenly
ANNAPOLIS — The executive director of the Maryland Republican Party has resigned, leaving unexpectedly in the middle of a monthly leadership meeting. State GOP chairwoman Diana Waterman tells The Frederick News-Post that David Ferguson stood up about an hour into Monday evening’s meeting in Annapolis, collected his belongings from his office and left. She says […]
Rising tax revenue eases pressure for budget cuts
WASHINGTON — Rising tax receipts are shrinking the federal deficit, and that will shape the budget debate when Congress returns from vacation next month. The big question for lawmakers: Should they renew, end or modify the tens of billions of dollars in “sequester” cuts in government spending that took effect earlier this year? Tax revenue […]
Eye Opener: Legislature’s ethics committee wants to meet
A few government and politics headlines for Tuesday.
Sen. Pipkin resigning to pursue master’s degree
Sen. E.J. Pipkin, who led debate against tax increases and new gun control measures this year as the Republican leader in the Maryland Senate, will resign from elected office Aug. 12, he said Monday.
Governors warn Washington against fiscal inaction
MILWAUKEE — The nation’s governors have a warning for President Barack Obama and Congress: A fiscal standoff in Washington this fall could be catastrophic for states already feeling the fallout of sweeping cuts in federal spending. “When there’s uncertainty in Washington, D.C., that uncertainty can affect our economic climate and revenue growth,” Oklahoma Gov. Mary [&hell[...]
