Category Archives: assembly

Charles County Delegation

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Peter

The Charles County Delegation met with Judges from the Circuit and District Courts, their staff and Clerk of the Circuit Court Sheri Hancock on Monday.  This gave us a chance to have a good dialogue on concerns, issues, and pending … Continue reading →

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Education Reform Act

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Peter

Today’s hearings centered on education issues and HB1263 – The Education Reform Act of 2010 gathered support from groups across the state.  Many of you know that the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Race to the Top … Continue reading →

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Campaign Financing

Posted on March 9, 2010 by Peter

Another long day in Hearings in Ways and Means – the subject today was “Campaign Financing.” While this may not sound interesting to many of you, this is both an ethical and fairness issue in elections.  Most of the bills … Continue reading →

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Property Tax Credit for Homes Formerly Owned by Habitat for Humanity

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Peter

My first bill this year, HB796 – Property Tax Credit for Homes Formerly Owned by Habitat for Humanity of Charles County, passed the House of Delegates today and is headed to the Senate for hearing and passage.  This is a … Continue reading →

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Agriculture in our State

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Peter

Farmers from around Maryland came to Annapolis for their annual briefing on bills that are being considered which will affect agriculture in our State.  I was glad to see several farmers from the Southern Maryland Region attending the function. The … Continue reading →

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