The Jan. 20 editorial “Mr. O’Malley’s bold budget” praised the proposal by Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) to shift the obligations for teachers’ pensions to local governments as “courageous.” It would, The Post wrote, “restore some balance” by creating an incentive for localities to rein in teacher salaries and thus retirement costs. Sadly, the proposal…
We are currently seeking a civic-minded individual who works, volunteers or collaborates with organizations or groups who assist or advocate for financially disadvantaged people to serve on the Consumer Affairs Advisory Board. To be eligible for consideration, applicants must also be Howard County residents, 18 years of age or older, have an interest in consumer…
The County’s first Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site will open today, January 18 and run throughout the 2012 tax season. The Howard County site will offer free tax assistance preparation and free electronic filing to most taxpayers who earned up to $49,000 in 2011. Individuals who choose to take advantage of the e-file program…
With winter weather upon us, Howard County Executive Ken Ulman wants to remind residents that the County now has a variety of ways to provide them with the information they need, when and where they need it. “While the public has been able to track the progress of the County’s snow removal vehicles for some…
As the Baltimore Ravens get ready to face off against the Houston Texans for their playoff game this Sunday at 1 p.m., County Executive Ken Ulman hasgame this Sunday at 1 p.m., County Executive Ken Ulman has announced that, starting tonight, Howard County will again demonstrate its enthusiasm and support of the Ravens by casting…
