ANNAPOLIS – The Senate gave preliminary approval to a $23
House OKs Measure to Trim Board’s Budget Powers
ANNAPOLIS – The House of Delegates approved a measure Tuesday restricting the budget-cutting powers of the Board of Public Works, the latest skirmish in the General Assembly’s war for budget authority with Gov
Senate Moves to Grab Budget Powers
ANNAPOLIS – The Senate gave preliminary approval to a constitutional amendment that would curb the governor’s vast budget power by allowing the General Assembly to move funds within the budget, as long as total spending does not increase
Democrats Advocate ‘Millionaire’s Tax’
ANNAPOLIS – Some Democratic lawmakers are pushing for higher taxes on wealthy Marylanders to solve the state’s budget problems, but opponents warned Wednesday the tax hikes could drive entrepreneurs to neighboring states
Dems Charge Ehrlich’s Fees are Disguised Taxes
ANNAPOLIS – State agency officials’ justifications for raising a host of user fees failed to convince Democratic lawmakers, who warned they will reject the proposals if Gov
Bill Attempts to Rein in BPW Budget Authority
ANNAPOLIS – Decrying what they say has become a “super-legislature,” some lawmakers want to curb the Board of Public Works’ authority to cut budgets approved by the General Assembly
Businesses Decry Proposed Sales Tax Hike
ANNAPOLIS – Increasing the state’s sales tax would deal a serious blow to Maryland businesses by driving more shoppers to out-of-state and Internet retailers, business groups told legislators Wednesday