Hogan sends his list of appointments to fill key executive and advisory boards in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today submitted 331 appointment nominations, known as “Green Bag” appointments, to the Maryland State Senate.

The governor’s appointments secretary, James Fielder, presented Senate President Mike Miller with the names of nominees, which include representatives from all 23 counties and Baltimore City. The 331 names submitted represent one of the highest totals in recent history for these types of appointees and demonstrates the outpouring of bipartisan support the governor and the administration have received from the citizens of Maryland.

“The names submitted today represent our administration’s commitment to the people of Maryland to provide the responsive, competent, and well-qualified state government they deserve and expect,” said Governor Hogan

Big drug bust in south Florida spells higher prices for Chesapeake region coke-heads

Here comes the cash to lawyers just in time for them to pay their taxes! Thirty-Nine People Indicted in Massive Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA — The lawyers are going to be happy. There is plenty of cash being dug up out of girlfriend’s back yards, from safety deposit boxes, out of attics and storage units and being hustled off to the offices of attorneys all over Palm Beach. No drug dogs are allowed to scan the cash deposits of lawyers, as that would not be sporting. That money will go to good use, as the lawyers pay their staff, buy new cars and new jewelry for their wives. All is good in South Florida.

Thirty-four Florida residents were arrested in a drug trafficking conspiracy. A total of 39 individuals were charged, five individuals remain at large.

Montgomery County Police Beat: Melvin “Felix-the-Cat-Burglar” Calix charged with assault in home invasion and burglary spree

Melvin “Felix the Cat Burglar” Calix busted for burglary

WHEATON, MD. — Melvin “Felix the Cat Burglar” Calix, who cops say is a cat burglar who on one occasion assaulted a resident of a home, has now been rounded up and given a scratching post in a jail cell. Melvin is lucky he was in a county full of liberals who don’t believe in having guns. Had he ventured away from Montgomery County by a few miles the police would have been called to remove his lame carcass after having expired of lead poisoning.

Maryland sending DNR Cutter J Millard Tawes to break path thru ice to Tangier Island Va.

Maryland sending DNR Cutter J Millard Tawes to break path thru ice to Tangier Island Va. – The Tawes is one of four vessels in DNR’s icebreaking operation that works on concert with the U.S. Coast Guard to keep commerce moving on the bay and its tributaries and fuel and supplies flowing to isolated communities.

Drunk Hunting; Gutting Poached Deer on Kid’s Swing Set & Poaching Deer Keep Hillbilly Pirates Busy in Off-Season

NRP officers were called to the scene. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded shotgun with the safety off, shotgun ammunition and a spotlight.

Kurt Andrew Simmons, 29, of Centreville, was charged by NRP with having a loaded firearm in a vehicle, casting rays (jacklighting), hunting deer without a license, hunting out of season, deer hunting at night and hunting while intoxicated. Queen Anne’s County charged him with driving under the influence.

Chinese Pirate Poacher Caught 2nd time in week; Crisfield commercial waterman Ryan Brittingham busted for poaching in oyster sanctuary

Chinese Pirate Poacher Caught 2nd time in week; Crisfield commercial waterman Ryan Brittingham busted for poaching in oyster sanctuary – Ryan Christopher Brittingham, 25, of Crisfield, was charged with illegally harvesting wild oysters in an oyster sanctuary after officers conducting surveillance watched four vessels enter the protected area and remove 36 ½ bushels of oysters. The oysters were seized and returned to the sanctuary.

LONG STRETCHES for ARMED WRETCHES

At around 11:15 p.m., they robbed their first victim at gunpoint in the 200 block of Hamilton Street NW, taking from him an iPhone and an iPad. Next, they drove to the unit block of Webster Street NE, and robbed their second victim at gunpoint, obtaining a cellphone and $160. They then drove to the 600 block of Jefferson Street NE, and found their third victim bringing gifts into his home. They put guns to his head, and robbed him of $3 and a cell phone. They committed their fourth robbery at about 12:12 a.m. on Christmas Day, in the 1700 block of Varnum Street NE. This last victim initially resisted, but the men assaulted him and took his wallet, which contained $15.

Purple Drank Gang Pinched in St. Mary’s; Abuse of Cough Syrup Led to Celebrity Deaths

When abused, promethazine-codeine cough syrup presents a high risk of fatal overdose due to its effect of depressing the central nervous system, which can slow or stop the heart and lungs. Mixing with alcohol greatly increases this risk. Promethazine-codeine cough syrup has been linked to the overdose deaths of a few prominent musicians.

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announces tax relief for small businesses in Maryland

“The Personal Property Tax creates a disincentive for businesses to invest in capital and equipment required for their day to day operations,” said NFIB Maryland State Director Jessica Cooper. “Today’s legislation is a step in the right direction to providing tax relief for Maryland employers. Every time the cost to do business in our great state goes down, entrepreneurs reinvest their dollars into their businesses and improve our economy.”