Public Employees

Retirees, unions criticize Baltimore County pension bill

2012-03-06 16:16:25

Baltimore County retirees and union leaders urged state lawmakers Friday to reject a measure that would limit some public employees' pension benefits, calling it unfair and illegal. At a Baltimore County House delegation meeting in Annapolis, two...

Three city fire companies could close permanently

2012-03-20 17:25:00

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake would permanently close three fire companies and could shut several recreation centers in an effort to close a $48 million gap in the city's $3 billion operating budget, according to city officials who have been briefed on...

O'Malley would veto medical marijuana bill

2012-03-09 07:45:13

Gov. Martin O'Malley likely would veto any legislation to legalize medical marijuana because of concerns over whether it would stand up to federal scrutiny, his spokeswoman said Thursday. His decision comes as states with programs similar to what...

Legislation brings Kamenetz, unions' relationship to light

2012-03-31 16:16:00

When union members gathered outside the Baltimore County courthouse recently, many waved signs depicting County Executive Kevin Kamenetz, some referring to him as a bully or cheater. They were protesting a bill proposed by Kamenetz that would have cut...

Tickets to sold-out concerts, luxury boxes not uncommon for city officials

2012-02-11 15:02:00

Luxury boxes at major sporting events. Sold-out concerts. Galas. Vegas shows. Baltimore's lawmakers often receive tickets for shows and other popular events from developers, business people, corporations and nonprofits as one of the perks of office. Over...

In Maryland, your taxes support many of the '1 percent'

2011-12-06 14:38:00

Hotline gives state whistle-blowers a place to call

2011-12-31 13:15:04

It's just an ordinary phone, the hotline that tips the state of Maryland's bloodhounds that something's amiss in one of the agencies. It isn't red, there are no special bells and whistles, but it does get answered. And when it does, it can set off a...

Government workers are not the 1 percent

2011-12-13 09:45:00

Once again, Marta Mossburg displays her disturbing obsession with public employees, as she plays the apologist for the wealthiest Marylanders ("In Maryland, your taxes support many of the one percent," Dec. 7). Ms. Mossburg is again muddying the waters...

Advocates, lawmakers plan fight to restore commuter tax break

2011-12-25 14:44:38

Commuter advocates and Maryland lawmakers say they will fight to renew an expiring tax credit that benefits mass-transit users, including MARC riders. Current federal law allows commuters to withhold up to $230 in pre-tax income each month that can be...

Workers 'outraged' by Kamenetz, former councilmen's pensions

2011-12-24 13:24:00

The head of a Baltimore County public employees union says workers are outraged over the lucrative pension deals of County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and former councilmen Sam Moxley and Vince Gardina. An amendment to a 2010 pension reform law allowed...

Job security not guaranteed for some Balto Co. unions

2011-12-14 15:26:00

Earlier this year, Baltimore County promised job security through 2014 for members of three public employee unions, but county officials say they can't make the same guarantee for other labor groups. The Kamenetz administration is in talks with the...

Harford's Craig responds to county council on bonuses

2011-12-09 11:54:06

Sparring continued over a proposed $1,250 bonus for Harford County government employees following the Harford County Council's hearing Tuesday on the legislation to fund the bonuses. Council members voted to table the budget transfer legislation, some of...

Kashmiri government employees are sprayed with purple colored water by Indian police to disperse a protest in Srinagar. Indian police detained dozens of government employees, used water cannons and resorted to baton charging the employees during the protest.

2012-05-09 00:00:00

The hitting coach of the local minor league team drops dead and the manager hires Psych to investigate. Shawn goes undercover as the new hitting coach and Gus is the team mascot. Guest starring Danny Glover and Wade Boggs as himself (pictured).Andrea Reiher, Zap2it

2011-11-01 20:01:26

The RailCats have been in business since 2002, and since Greg Tagert was hired as manager in 2005, they boast the best record of Chicagoland's five minor league teams.

2011-07-23 00:00:00

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