Maryland: Charles Graham

Tue, 10/28/2008 - 18:30

Maryland Moment: Chair of anti-slots group fed up with Franchot

Charles E. Graham, chairman of Marylanders United to Stop Slots, told Maryland Moment on Tuesday that he was considering stepping down from his position, blaming Comptroller Peter Franchot's (D-Takoma Park) behavior for the possible decision.

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Fri, 05/09/2008 - 13:57

Montgomery County teachers association to remain neutral on slots

The debate over whether the state should legalize the release of up to 15,000 slot machines at racetracks and other locations throughout Maryland took another turn yesterday when the Montgomery County teachers association announced that they would remain neutral on the November referendum.

The Montgomery County Education Association's (MCEA) Representative Assembly voted Wednesday to remain neutral, breaking with the Maryland State Teachers Association, who endorsed the proposal as a way to fund education in March. The MCEA represents approximately 12,000 teachers.