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Liam Ferrell, “Maxwell holds off on stimulus optimism,” Capital, February 14, 2009

14. February 2009

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County education officials don’t believe the federal gravy train will make a significant dent in their budget problems while they explore serious options to cover tens of millions in spending increases slated for next year…. [Link to Article]

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Erin Cox and Liam Farrell, “Leopold imposes 3rd hiring freeze: Comes as momentum builds to shift teacher pension liability from state to county,” Capital, September 25, 2008

25. September 2008

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Dismayed by ugly budget numbers and fearful the state will shift millions in financial burdens to Anne Arundel, County Executive John R. Leopold yesterday announced the third hiring freeze of his two-year administration….  [Link to Article]

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Liam Farrell, “State facing $1 billion deficit: Education, health care, transportation could all face chopping block,” Capital, September 10, 2008

10. September 2008

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The struggling national economy continues to take a toll on Maryland government, with the state facing a $1 billion hole next legislative session. That sets the stage for possible reductions in education, health care and transportation spending…. [Link to Article]

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Liam Farrell, “Ballot wording links slots to education,” Capital, August 19, 2008

19. August 2008

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Slot machine opponents railed against the ballot language unveiled yesterday for the upcoming statewide vote to legalize slot machines, claiming the wording implicitly praises gambling and leaves out who will profit from the proposed change.  [Link to Article]

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