Saturday, February 25, 2012
Howard County readers react to the news of the week.
Howard County readers took their comments to Patch sites this week, commenting most on stories about the feral cat overpopulation problem in Laurel, the same-sex marriage bill in Maryland and Rams Head Tavern in Savage. Here is a selection of some of our most noteworthy comments. State Senate Passes Same-Sex Marriage Bill "Now comes the referendum. With funding and political support from churches and the black community, we can overturn the gay marriage law." — bill bissenas "Sadly, Bill is correct and ignorance and hate are likely to prevail." — Brook Behind the Counter: Rams Head Tavern "I like the food and the ambiance, especially on a nice spring day out on the deck." - ned Poll: Will a Maryland Gas Tax Help or Hurt Working Poor? "…
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Congestion costs disproportionately fall on the backs of working families and the poor, according to one former Montgomery County official.
The costs associated with traffic congestion will fall on the backs of the working poor and families much harder than a higher gas tax in Maryland, said the chairman of a suburban Maryland transportation group. Douglas M. Duncan, chairman of the Suburban Maryland Transportation Alliance, wrote in The Washington Post this month that he supports the gas tax for its ability to invest in roads and transportation, which in turn would reduce traffic back-ups and make Maryland a more attractive state for employers. “O’Malley’s proposal would cost the average Maryland driver about $90 a year when fully implemented,” he wrote. “This pales in comparison to what our region’s worsening congestion and poor road conditions cost each of us right now: …
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Republicans say governor's tax proposals will hurt the working families he wants to help.
Gov. Martin O'Malley called for legislators to pass a sales tax on gasoline, saying on Wednesday that the decision would be unpopular but much needed. The governor made his comments in Annapolis during his sixth State of the State speech in which he focused on jobs, taxes and what he called tough choices. "Asking our fellow citizens to do more will not be popular," O'Malley said. "But without anger, fear or meanness, let’s ask one another: how much less education do we think would be good for our children’s future? How much less education do we want? How much less public safety? How many fewer jobs? There are costs, and there are values." Republicans in the General Assembly criticized O'Malley for policies they said will hurt the same …
JustABill
3:11 am on Friday, February 3, 2012
Way to go Maryland Democrats! How can you continue to vote for people like Gov. O'Malley, Sen. Miller, Del. Bush, and all the other tax and spend liberals who are so far out of touch with the trials and tribulations of the citizens of Maryland. If my notes are correct in just the few short days this General Assembly has been in session, Owe'Malley has asked for a 15 cent increase to the current … more ›