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Friday, April 18, 2008

 Previous State Circle Guests

The Chesapeake Bay: A Discussion with Governor O'Malley

Governor Martin O'Malley talks with MPT's State Circle about the 2008 Legislative Session and its impact on the Chesapeake Bay. This in-depth interview kicks off MPT's Chesapeake Bay Week. A week long look at the Bay with special programs aimed at encouraging public discussion and action about the health of the bay and its many tributaries.

GuestMartin O'Malley

Governor

To Learn About Bay Week



Growth & Development on the Eastern Shore

Secretary Richard Eberhart Hall of The Maryland Department of Planning talks to Jeff about growth and development on the Eastern Shore.

Guest Richard Eberhart Hall

Secretary, Maryland Department of Planning

Maryland Department of Planning



Computer Tax

The Computer Tax was certainly the most highly publicized issue of this year's General Assembly. The sales tax placed on computer services was set to go into effect this summer. The tax was passed during the special session without much debate, but the regular session saw all sorts of testimony leading to the eventual repeal of the tax. Jeff finds out exactly how the tech people fought back.

Guest Tom Loveland

Founder, The Maryland Computer Services Association,
CEO, Mind Over Machines

Statement From MCSA on Computer Tax Repeal

Computer Tax on Yahoo Finance


John Eckenrode

Founder, Maryland Computer Service Association,
President CPSI