In response to an article in the Baltimore Business Journal and public outcry from multiple community activists, the State Slots Commission provided the following letter about the Minority Business Enterprise and Women Business Enterprise goals related to Maryland’s casino construction projects – stating that the inclusionary goals remain intact. Click this link to read...
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Good Ol’ Boys Win Big On City Slots Project: Lines of MBE/WBE “Requirement” Blurred
WHAT DO YOU CALL A REQUIREMENT THAT IS NOT REALLY REQUIRED? That’s the question I would ask Donald Fry (pictured), head of the influential Greater Baltimore Committee and Governor-appointed Chair of the Video Lottery Facility Location Commission. The Baltimore Business Journal reported last week that the 7 member commission voted to “ease” ...
States across the Nation taking a BIG Gamble on the Future
I was on the Marc Steiner show on WEAA 88.9FM (Baltimore) Monday evening talking about the prospect of Maryland expanding its gaming options to include casinos. As predicted by many of us who were decrying slots in Maryland; state lawmakers are now teasing the idea of casinos in an effort to deal with the...
Mayor Sheila Dixon: GUILTY!
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After six days of deliberation, the jury in the corruption case against Mayor Sheila Dixon (Baltimore, MD) came to a decision today. They found Mayor Dixon guilty on one out of five counts against her. She was found guilty of taking gift cards intended to be given to “the city’s poor.” This according to...
The Mayor of Baltimore wants ME to pray for her?
At the last Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance (IMA) meeting a representative from the Mayor’s office attended to inform us about an upcoming Prayer Breakfast in support of the Mayor of Baltimore City, Sheila Dixon. For those outside of our area, Mayor Dixon is currently working under the cloud of corruption charges. She’s been charged with...
Public Hearing Today on putting Slots at Arundel Mills Mall
Photo Credit: PennLive.Com The Anne Arundel County Council will hold a public hearing, today, Thursday, April 2, at 7 p.m. at Arundel Center North, 44 Calvert St., Annapolis on Bill 10-09. This proposal would change zoning law in the county to allow slot machines at Arundel Mills Mall or other locations. The current zoning...
The Revenge of Michael Busch
SOURCE: Baltimore Sun Thank you to all of those who called Speaker of the House Michael Busch concerning his decision to silence Delegate Jill Carter (D-41) by moving her to a committee other than the Judiciary Committee. Your calls worked and reports are coming out of Annapolis that Del. Carter will remain on the...
The opponents of our community have Del. Jill Carter (D-41) in their scope
On this 2nd day of the Maryland General Assembly and incidently the birthday of Dr. Martin L. King, those who work against the interests of our community are already busy. I just received information that Del. Jill Carter (D-41) is being moved from the House Judiciary Committee to the Environmental Committee as punishment for...
Thank you to all those who voted AGAINST Question 2…
Though the results didn’t turn out the way we wanted, I remain amazed at the passion, conviction, and determination of the anti-slots allies who stood their ground in the face of amazing odds. I personally thank you and remind you that the battle is not over. Stay tuned for next steps in this fight....
Vote Against Question 2! No Slots in Maryland!
This will no doubt be an historic election and like many others I’m anxious to vote and see the results. While many people are focused on the presidential election, Marylanders must keep their eye on Question 2 as well. It is a very serious policy question and I am of the belief that we...
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