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>Venture Fund Plan Approved

>Legislation to fill a state-run venture capital fund with at least $70 million for investments in small, high-tech companies was one of the final bills approved by the Maryland General Assembly last month. Governor Martin O’Malley said the venture fund … Continue reading

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>House ready to debate natural gas drilling; ban would close off Marcellus Shale in western Md.

>THE ASSOCIATED PRESS First Posted: March 21, 2011 – 12:11 amLast Updated: March 21, 2011 – 12:11 am ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland House of Delegates is set to vote this week on an effort to restrict drilling for natural … Continue reading

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Beitzel’s hunting license suspension measure stalls in Maryland Senate

Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News — CUMBERLAND — It’s not often that you see Delegate Wendell Beitzel team up with Delegate Barbara Frush to support the same side of any legislation. The fact that it happened on a hunting-related bill is nearly … Continue reading

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House OKs solar bill, finishes budget

General Assembly wraps up at midnight todayBRIAN WITTEAssociated Press – Cumberland Times — ANNAPOLIS — Maryland utilities would have to buy more power from solar energy sources under a bill the state’s House of Delegates approved Saturday, but lawmakers still … Continue reading

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House of Delegates Passes MAR Septic Legislation

Jay’s note: This is great legislation for us here in Garrett County, as very few areas are serviced by public sewer. House of Delegates Passes MAR Septic Legislation HB 62 will ensure that property owners living in Maryland’s Critical Areas … Continue reading

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Stanton says he’ll challenge Beitzel

Stanton says he’ll challenge Beitzel Oakland resident will seek District 1A delegate seat Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News MCHENRY — It’s not yet official, but Democrat James “Smokey” Stanton said he’s committed to challenging incumbent Wendell Beitzel for the District 1A seat in … Continue reading

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