No Energy Re-Regulation in Maryland

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 12th, 2009 | 19 Comments

Governor O’Malley threw his support behind a bill that would have re-regulated Maryland energy markets.
That bill has been defeated in committee.  
The House Economic Matters Committee voted 21-2 against the bill.  Members of the legislature had previously complained that they did not have enough time to review the bill and cited that as a reason [...]

Annapolis Jobs

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 12th, 2009 | 34 Comments

Since the economy is not playing nice, I want to pass along any jobs I happen to come across.  
A full time Accounting Manager position in Annapolis.  The job is through Ajilon Professional Staffing.  The ad states:

We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Accounting Manager for one of our best clients in Annapolis. They [...]

No Resolution to BGE Shutoffs

Written by Jesse Barron from on April 8th, 2009 | 43 Comments

Yesterday, the PSC had their follow-up meeting with state utilities about shutoffs for non-paying accounts.
The proposal put forth by the utilities during yesterday’s meeting was to allow customers to catch-up on past due accounts, interest free, so long as they are caught up by next winter, when energy bills are expected to increase again.
The Baltimore [...]

Pay Attention to Your Money!

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 53 Comments

If we thought that identity theft and fraud were problems before, they are only getting worse because of the current economy.
I am seeing more and more stories about identity theft and financial fraud.
An Annapolis woman recently reported to police that an unknown suspect removed over $10,000 from three separate checking accounts she maintained.
This is a [...]

Debt Settlement that Works

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 17 Comments

You have probably seen ads for debt settlement everywhere.  The ads promise to lower your debt by 50-60% by negotiating with your creditors to lower your debt to the lowest amount possible.
Although the industry is very real and there are many people every day doing just that, there are many scammers out there that you [...]

BGE is Getting Out of Control

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 31st, 2009 | 19 Comments

Is there any good news about BGE these days?
The answer seems to be “no.”
Eye on Annapolis has a story today about a [new?] outrageous fee charged by BGE.
Also, be sure to check out the Energy Assistance Expo in Laurel this Thursday if you or someone you know is low-income and need assistance with paying the [...]

Banks Walking Away From Foreclosures

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 30th, 2009 | 30 Comments

For lack of a better word, the foreclosure epidemic is becoming “interesting.”
We’ve always heard of homeowners that walk away.  They abandon their home and the bank takes it back.
Now, with so many foreclosures, some banks don’t want the homes back and are not taking them back.  Essentially, they are the one’s walking away.
The New York [...]

Sign of the Times?

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 30th, 2009 | 20 Comments

The news is on the TV in the background and I just overheard:
…A few hours into a job fair in Maryland today and already 4,000 people have shown up.
WOW!  It’s only noon as I type this!

Energy Bill Assistance

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 29th, 2009 | 28 Comments

The Community Action Agency is holding a Energy Assistance Expo on Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 10 AM to 3 PM.
It will be held at the Resurrection of Our Lord Roman Catholic Church located at 8402 Brock Bridge Road in Laurel (map below).
Those requesting assistance can apply there and will required to provide I.D., proof [...]

Maryland Hospital Bill Passes House of Delegates

Written by Jesse Barron from on March 29th, 2009 | 27 Comments

A bill I support is moving along, having been passed by the House of Delegates.
If the bill is signed into law, low-income Maryland patients (approximately $33,000 income for a family of four) who lack health insurance would be guaranteed free care at Maryland hospitals.  
The bill would require that hospitals develop a financial assistance policy [...]