Archives of Maryland
(Biographical Series)

Casper R. Taylor, Jr. (1934-2023)
MSA SC 3520-12312

Sources:


Newspaper articles -

"New Directions at Finance:  Riley, Taylor Take Command."  The Daily Record, 12 January 1987.

"Allegany delegate guided health care reform bill through its difficult birth." The Baltimore Sun, 9 April 1993.

"Lawmakers praise endorsement of Taylor as speaker." The Cumberland Times-News, 17 November 1993.

"Taylor plans to keep a steady course." The Morning Herald, 18 November 1993.

"Speaker's post is Taylor made." The Morning Herald, 18 November 1993.

"Del. Cas Taylor calls in cavalry to lock in House speaker's job." The Baltimore Sun, 22 November 1993.

"Democrats nominate Taylor as next speaker." The Baltimore Sun, 24 November 1993.

"New Power in the State House." The Baltimore Sun, 24 November 1993.

"Cas Taylor in charge." The Evening Sun, 24 November 1993.

"Democrats Quickly Pick Taylor as House Speaker. The Daily Record, 24 November 1993.

"Taylor selected as speaker of house." The Frederick Post, 24 November 1993.

"Democrats in Md. House Look West for a Speaker." The Washington Post, 24 November 1993.

"Incoming Speaker Taylor Looks for Aggressive Response to Republicans." The Daily Record, 26 November 1993.

"Taylor speech not without emotion, history." The Cumberland Times-News, 28 November 1993.

"New House speaker says region will get 'fair share'." The Cumberland Times-News, 28 November 1993.

"Taylor shuffles House leadership." The Capital, 18 December 1993.

"Incoming House speaker shifts leadership posts." The Baltimore Sun, 19 December 1993.

"Raise favored for state workers: Next speaker also wants to end wealth tax." The Baltimore Sun, 20 December 1993.

"Speaker-to-Be Rewards Allies." The Washington Post, 23 December 1993.

"Taylor gets good marks after 1st year as House speaker." Newspaper unknown, 14 April 1994.

"Speaker of the House has heart sugery." The Baltimore Sun, 20 April 1995.

"Taylor due to move from intensive care." The Baltimore Sun, 21 April 1995.

"Maryland House Speaker Back Home After Heart Surgery." The Daily Record, 26 April 1995.

"Taylor Proposes Cut in State Sales Tax On Opening Day of 1997 Assembly. The Daily Record, 11 January 1997

"Next 3 months could change everything for Md. speaker." The Baltimore Sun, 26 January 1997.

"House Speaker Draws Industry Applause." The Daily Record, 23 April 1997.

"Taylor passes up bid for governor." The Baltimore Sun, 19 August 1997.

"The Daily Record Talks with Casper R. Taylor, Jr." The Daily Record, 17 January 1998.

"Md. Speaker Pushed Deal for Friend." The Washington Post, 27 February 1998.

"Taylor insists land swap proper." The Cumberland Times-News, 1 March 1998.

"Ethics committee to review land swap stories." The Cumberland Times-News, 5 March 1998.

"Ethics Panel Clears Md. House Speaker." The Washington Post, 12 March 1998.

"Taylor endorses Glendening, lauds two men's 'shared leadership.'" The Baltimore Sun, 16 June 1998.

"Taylor Proposes Plan to Assist Poor Areas." The Daily Record, 28 August 1998.

"For State House Speaker, a Change of Focus." The Washington Post, 17 January 1999.

"Taylor details tax hike benefits." The Cumberland Times-News, 26 January 1999.

"Speaker Taylor Implores Lawmakers to Spread Maryland's Wealth." The Daily Record, 29 January 1999.

"One Maryland vote slated in House." The Cumberland Times-News, 16 February 1999.

"Booster Shot! Looming 'One Maryland' Deal Could Aid Laggers." The Daily Record, 9 June 1999.

"He's the friendly host of the House." The Washington Times, 11 August 1999.

"Taylor seeks changes in mass transit funding." The Baltimore Sun, 19 November 1999.

"Taylor believe prosperity, not taxes, can fund changes." The Washington Times, 19 November 1999.

"Cas Taylor plays a unique role in Annapolis." The Baltimore Sun, 26 December 1999.

"House Speaker Taylor is hit with unprecedented criticism." The Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2000.

"Glendening defends Taylor against critics." The Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2000.

"Cas Taylor's laurels are well-deserved." The Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2000.

"Taylor's reach migh stretch farther east." The Cumberland Times-News, 10 December 2000.

"Taylor wants task force on combined sewer overflows." The Cumberland Times-News, 9 January 2001.

"Different priorities before Annapolis." The Baltimore Sun, 10 January 2001.

"Taylor proposes corporate income tax cut, stricter drunk driving law." The Daily Record, 10 January 2001.

"Governor, Assembly leaders agree on anti-terrorism bills."  The Baltimore Sun, 23 January 2002.

"Speaker pursues districts solution."  The Baltimore Sun, 25 January 2002.

"Speaker pursues remap solution."  The Baltimore Sun, 26 January 2002.

"House speaker has No. 2 on mind."  The Baltimore Sun, 4 February 2002.

"Taylor to speak at Harvard." The Cumberland Times-News, 4 February 2002.

"House speaker ponders move up."  The Baltimore Sun, 5 February 2002.

"Full House: Popular speaker faces no threats to power, but some wonder if reign stifling progress." The Maryland Gazette, 8 February 2002.

"Speaker is cleared of wrongdoing." The Baltimore Sun, 10 August 2002.

"Map might weaken Taylor." The Baltimore Sun, 23 September 2002.

"Recount of ballots requested by Taylor." The Baltimore Sun, 9 November 2002.

"Md. Speaker Facing an Inglorius End." The Washington Post, 9 November 2002.

"Taylor loses delegate seat in recount battle." The Baltimore Sun, 27 November 2002.

"Heartbreaking loss but graceful farewell for House speaker." The Baltimore Sun, 8 December 2002.

"Taylor is among picks for boards." The Baltimore Sun, 15 February 2003.

"Taylor named to commission." The Times-News, 15 February 2003.

"Ex-Democratic Leader Pulling for Slots." The Washington Post, 26 February 2003.

"Taylor ad is no joke." The Gazette, 4 April 2003.

"House names building for Taylor." The Cumberland Times-News, 8 April 2003.

"Legacy of Largesse at the End of the Line." The Washington Post, 12 May 2003.

"Ex-House Speaker Taylor Coming Back as Lobbyist." The Washington Post, 5 June 2003.

"Casper R. Taylor, Jr.: dealmaker, Assembly peacekeeper." The Daily Record, 25 August 2003.

"Familiar faces get new roles in capital." The Baltimore Sun, 1 December 2003.


Other materials -

First Citizen Award, 2003.

Maryland Manual Online.

Remarks of Casper R. Taylor, Jr., on the first day of the 1996 session (January 10, 1996).


Return to Casper R. Taylor, Jr.'s Introductory Page


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