Transportation and other infrastructure must assure sensible development that respects the unique natural resources and environment that centers on our Chesapeake Bay and its many tributaries around the state.   Commercial and industrial development must especially prudent to balance these interests for the long-term benefit of all. Protecting the Chesapeake Bay aims primarily to prevent pollutantsRead more about Sensible Development[…]

In 2009, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law that allows local jurisdictions to install speed cameras to automatically record and fine drivers for exceeding the posted speed limits in certain locations.  Since then, almost all of us in Maryland have, at one time or another, been treated to an irritating notice in the mailRead more about No to Speed Cameras[…]

Public safety is an important state and local government function, provided primarily through a system of criminal laws and their enforcement that aims to protect citizens from the harmful actions of others.  However, this purpose of crime prevention is not simply to punish offenders with long and counter-productive prison sentences.  Sadly, the state of MarylandRead more about Public Safety[…]

 In Maryland, the heavy tax burden on ordinary citizens today is eroding initiative and discouraging their successful investment and participation in the economy in many ways.    High Maryland taxes have already forced many in Maryland to leave the state for lower tax states elsewhere. In the General Assembly, the current leadership has been a primaryRead more about Lower Taxes[…]

In Maryland, public education has long been an important priority for government spending since the state constitution has mandated a system of free public schools.  The General Assembly further supports this system by compulsory attendance laws and allocating some 50% of the entire state budget to this enterprise. Despite this noble purpose and commitment, however,Read more about Improve Public Education[…]

For too long, political leaders in the General Assembly have made citizens accountable to them for benefit and relief from oppressive government, such as through special interest laws and regulations rather through government that serves all in a fair and equitable manner.  Elected leaders should instead be accountable to all the citizens alike, which isRead more about Accountable to Citizens[…]

The large and complex nature of Maryland government places a severe burden on the ordinary citizen’s ability to live a peaceful and productive life based on his own specific needs and interests.  While government must assure a basic level of public safety and consumer protection for all, this function must not unduly interfere with theRead more about Promote Individual Liberty[…]