washingtonpost.com - GovernmentGovernmentTwo States of Mind- April 24, 2005 From slot machines and guns to stem cells and abortion, there's hardly an issue that lawmakers in Maryland and Virginia see the same way.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59306-2005Apr16.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... In Md., Deaths and Hard Work Propelled Teen Driving Bills- April 24, 2005 Head ducked deferentially, Del. William A. Bronrott scurried across the expansive floor of the House of Delegates, searching out allies while the clerk droned on in listing dozens of the more than 2,600 bills before the Maryland General Assembly.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61370-2005Apr17.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... Montgomery Council Mulls Tax Relief's Scope- April 24, 2005 The Montgomery County Council is ready to give residents broad property tax relief next year by cutting tens of millions of dollars from County Executive Douglas M. Duncan's proposed budget.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2455-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_metro/governmen... Hornsby Unshaken by Bumpy Finances- April 24, 2005 The Prince George's County school system overshot its initial administrative budget this year by well over 50 percent.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A59446-2005Apr16.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... Williams Calls for Environmental Agency- April 24, 2005 D.C. Mayor Anthony A. Williams proposes creating a cabinet-level Department of Environment that would focus on providing District residents with cleaner air, clearer water and more inviting parks and open spaces.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A64798-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... Maryland Stem Cell Bill's Last Gasp- April 24, 2005 Despite emotional public debate and intense lobbying, the private decisions of a few senators ultimately led to the quiet demise of the bill.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57477-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... Johnson Capitulates on Prince George's Tax Cap- April 24, 2005 County Executive Jack B. Johnson spent much of his first year in office attempting to build support for rolling back, if not repealing, the county's property taxes.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A63969-2005Apr18.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... After Pleas, Fairfax Set to Cut Tax Rate By 13 Cents- April 24, 2005 Fairfax supervisors are preparing to slash 13 cents from the county's property tax rate Monday, making it the lowest in modern history.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A57863-2005Apr15.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... Six Va. GOP Mavericks May Face Challenge- April 24, 2005 House delegates in Va. who defied party leaders by supporting state tax increases are expected to be challenged in primaries, GOP activists and lawmakers say.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A61387-2005Apr17.html?nav=rss_metro/governme... Married D.C. Gay Couples Can File Jointly- April 24, 2005 The unexpected move places new pressure on Mayor Anthony A. Williams to decide whether gay unions will be recognized in Washington.http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A2461-2005Apr19.html?nav=rss_metro/governmen... |