Maryland Politics: April 25, 2010 - May 1, 2010
Ehrlich delivers spirited address to Md. GOP
Former Maryland governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) urged party activists Saturday to help Republicans "become relevant power players in Annapolis" during an appearance at the state GOP convention in Ocean City. Ehrlich, who is engaged in a rematch with...
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May 1, 2010; 2:55 PM ET |
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Amedori drops off GOP ticket for Md. governor
Less than two weeks after teaming up with Brian Murphy, a long-shot Republican candidate for Maryland governor, Carmen M. Amedori has dropped off the ticket. Amedori, a former state legislator from Carroll County, said she quickly concluded that Murphy, a...
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April 30, 2010; 10:42 AM ET |
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Montgomery committee pushes for end to "phantom" COLAs, takes action on furloughs and salaries
Montgomery County's management and fiscal policy committee unanimously endorsed a bill Thursday that would end unusual employee benefits known as "phantom" cost of living increases. In the arrangement, which was put in place last year, the county pays retirement benefits...
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April 29, 2010; 6:34 PM ET |
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Ehrlich open to conversation on Vegas table games
Former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) would be "open to conversation" about legalizing Las Vegas-style table games in Maryland if voters return him to Annapolis, he said Thursday. Ehrlich unsuccessfully lobbied the Democrat-led legislature to legalize slot machine gambling...
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April 29, 2010; 5:10 PM ET |
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Ehrlich highlights Columbia company's job losses
As Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) continued to tout job gains in Maryland last month, former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) on Thursday put a spotlight on a Howard County company that has shed nearly two-thirds of its employees in...
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April 29, 2010; 11:59 AM ET |
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First Click, Maryland -- Measuring progress
Your morning download of Maryland political news Click here to receive First Click in a morning e-mail. Thursday, April 29, 2010: The Agenda Violent crime in Maryland has been driven down to its lowest rate since 1975, Gov. Martin...
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April 29, 2010; 7:00 AM ET |
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Baker: O'Malley should veto Pr. Geo's tax measure
Here's something you don't see very often: A candidate coming out against a tax break in an election year. Former Del. Rushern L. Baker III (D), who is running for Prince George's County Executive, said Gov. Martin O'Malley should veto...
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April 28, 2010; 3:00 PM ET |
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Ehrlich re-emerges and hits O'Malley on jobs
Former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R) stayed out of public view on Tuesday, as Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) launched his re-election bid. On Wednesday, Ehrlich climbed back into the ring and came out swinging. Appearing on "The C4 Show"...
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April 28, 2010; 2:27 PM ET |
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Manno to challenge Lenett for Senate seat
Roger Manno of Montgomery County is about to become the latest Maryland delegate to launch a primary campaign to unseat the senator in his district. Manno, a Democrat finishing his first term in the House, used a Tuesday night radio...
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April 28, 2010; 6:00 AM ET |
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Ehrlich stays out of view as O'Malley begins campaign
As Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) launched his reelection bid Tuesday, his most high-profile opponent, former governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. (R), stayed out of sight, observing what his campaign described as "a long-standing tradition of not seeking to trample on...
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April 27, 2010; 3:58 PM ET |
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O'Malley kicks off reelection bid in Baltimore
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) just spoke in Baltimore, the first stop of a whirlwind three-day tour kicking off his reelection campaign. Appearing with his family in front of nearly 400 supporters, O'Malley said everything he has done as governor...
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April 27, 2010; 1:18 PM ET |
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Ehrlich chides O'Malley over reports of Northrop relocation to Virginia
UPDATE, 6:30 p.m.: In a statement, O'Malley called the decision "a win for the entire Greater Washington region" and congratulated Virginia. "Maryland has one the most highly-skilled workforces in the country, and already employs more than 20,000 skilled Northup Grumman...
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April 26, 2010; 5:50 PM ET |
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First Click, Maryland -- Gov's race to hit new gear
Your morning download of Maryland political news Click here to receive First Click in a morning e-mail. Monday, April 26, 2010: The Agenda For nearly three weeks, Maryland's nascent governor's race has begun with a slow roll. Democrats and Republicans...
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April 26, 2010; 7:36 AM ET |
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