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Maryland Losing Millions in Unpaid Taxes

Maryland may have lost as much as $197 million through corporate tax avoidance practices during one year alone, a recent state study reported. The study, completed by the Comptroller’s office, has revealed that over 600 corporations with over $100 million in annual, modified income avoided paying almost $350 million in corporate income tax in 2006.
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New Rules Govern Maryland Driver's Education

Due to Senator Pinsky’s intervention, and as a result of constituent complaints, the Maryland Department of Transportation recently promulgated new regulations governing driver’s education classes and instructors.

The new rules require driving schools to inform students and parents of their rights and responsibilities. Driving schools must give at least eight hours notice if either classroom or behind-the-wheel training is cancelled or postponed by more than two hours. Schools must give credit for classroom and behind the wheel hours if a student transfers to a new school. Schools must also provide a prorated refund for cancellations or transfers to a new school. And finally, parents and students who are not satisfied with a school, may file a complaint with the state Motor Vehicle Administration.

The new rules took effect December 11, 2008.

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June 5, 2008 at Riversdale Mansion

News Clips

Gazette article explaining National Board Certification at Riverdale Elementary School and Senator Pinsky's bill to extend and expand the teacher certification program.
Senator Pinsky's op-ed in The Gazette explaining the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act recently passed by the General Assembly.
Eric Hartley column explaining need for Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act in The Capital February 8, 2009.
Senator Pinsky's Letter to President-Elect Obama in The Gazette