Recent Prince George's County News (12 Nov 2010)

Separate summary of news about the arrests of Jack & Leslie Johnson http://is.gd/gZRlK

Public Safety

• Gazette: Governor: Communication system ‘long overdue' $345 million network planned for state emergency responders http://is.gd/gXZLD 
• Post: Would-be robber fires at PG police officer 
• Diamondback: To protect and serve; County police officer reflects on defining case http://is.gd/gY1gQ 
• NBCWashington: Veterans Day Begins With Violent Robbery at American Legion in Brandywine http://is.gd/gY1ln 
• RT @STATter911: Early video: PGFD house #fire where 5 FFs were hurt. http://tinyurl.com/2bg8qkq 

Government & Politics

• RT @PGD9Politico: We live in the richest region in the country, except if you're in Prince George's County. http://is.gd/gYecW 
• Gazette: Legislators: AG's move is out of bounds; Comm will review state's campaign finance laws (incl Del. Walker, D-26) http://is.gd/gXZ7m
• Gazette: Lollar remains a ‘shining star' in state GOP; Conservative has yet to consider future candidacy http://is.gd/gXZvb 
• MD Budget & Taxes:
• Gazette: Lawmakers receive more dire economic news from analysts; Democrats pledge to balance the budget without taxes http://is.gd/gXZGm
• RT @hcpeterson: Md. debt cripples quick fixes for $1.6b budget gap | Washington Examiner http://bit.ly/cRjXHn 
• Examiner: Md. debt cripples quick fixes for $1.6b budget gap http://is.gd/gY1o3 
• Gazette (B.Lee): Taxes and spending: Washington and Annapolis are on a collision course. http://is.gd/gY04O :The nation voted for less spending, less debt and less government while Maryland voted for more of all of the above. 
• Gazette: Prescriptions for Tylenol and Tums? New law ("ObamaCare") requires them for flexible spending reimbursement http://is.gd/gY0m6 
• PG Hospital:
• Balt Biz Jrnl: UMMS, Arundel hospitals still interested in P.G. health system http://is.gd/gY11O 
• RT @GazPolitics: Will dwindled Senate GOP be bomb-throwers or loyal opposition?: http://tinyurl.com/2dxa34d 
• RT @Shukoor We need legislators who focus on public good not their employers and/or special interest. Your thoughts? http://fb.me/KAB4unCv 

Education

• Gazette: O'Malley eyes compromise on state teacher evaluation-Mentions Sen. Pinsky, D-22, quotes Rosalind Johnson, BOE-1 http://is.gd/gXZlp 
• RT @GazPolitics: O'Malley to walk tight line to ensure Race to the Top funding: http://tinyurl.com

Transportation & Development

• Post: Developer of Konterra in PG County has agreed to pay fine for violating environmental regulalations http://is.gd/gY0GS 
• RT @laurelleader: Land swap opens possibility of the extension of Riverfront Park in Laurel http://ow.ly/38IPP 

Other

• Gazette: The Gazette adds to its executive team; Papers have new associate publisher & director of classified advertising http://is.gd/gY1dq
• RT @gazette_net All the Whos in Whoville have no need to fear, the Grinch is spending Christmas in PG County this year: http://is.gd/gYeot