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Maryland tax increases taking effect
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland residents who earn more than $100,000 annually will pay more income taxes and many will pay higher fees to flush their toilets under new laws that took […]
O’Malley signs environmental bills, Phylicia’s Law
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has put his signature on 294 bills passed by the legislature this year. O’Malley signed the bills, which included his initiatives to increase the […]
Lawmakers bicker over blame for budget impasse
ANNAPOLIS — A leading Senate budget negotiator expressed frustration Monday that House conferees were not meeting senators halfway in last-minute budget talks. But the House speaker suggested the Senate had […]
A look at bills passed by the Md. General Assembly
ANNAPOLIS — A glance at some measures approved by the Maryland General Assembly so far: SEPTIC SYSTEM LIMITATIONS The legislature passed a watered-down version of Gov. Martin O’Malley‘s proposal to […]
Panel makes progress on income tax hikes
ANNAPOLIS — With time running short, a panel of Maryland lawmakers made progress on Saturday on proposals to raise income taxes for people who make more than $100,000. As lawmakers […]
Senate gives initial OK to doubling flush tax
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland Senate has given preliminary approval to doubling the state’s “flush tax.” The Senate on Saturday rejected two amendments offered by Sen. E.J. Pipkin, R-Cecil. One of […]
Flush tax debate centers on revenue bonds
ANNAPOLIS — As the lid closes on the 2012 legislative session, lawmakers will likely double the flush tax from $30 to $60 to cover a projected $385 million shortfall in […]
Miller to senators: Don’t make plans until the end of April
With the state budget still unresolved, Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, D-Calvert and Prince George’s, gave his chamber a warning Tuesday morning. “Right now, both the Senate and House […]
House of Delegates passes budget package
ANNAPOLIS — The House of Delegates has approved a package of budget measures, including an income tax increase for people who make more than $100,000. The House also voted Friday […]
General Assembly eyes O’Malley’s budget proposal
It’s now all about the money in Annapolis. With the landmark approval of same-sex marriage legislation in the Senate last week, the 2012 Maryland General Assembly will turn its attention […]
O’Malley touts success, calls for action in State of the State address
Gov. Martin O'Malley delivered his annual State of the State address to the General Assembly on Wednesday and touted Maryland's successes in education and job creation. He also spoke about the need to improve transportation, same-sex marriage and a flush tax.
GOP freshmen delegates criticize O’Malley tax proposals
ANNAPOLIS — Republican freshmen in Maryland‘s House of Delegates are criticizing tax proposals. Delegate Kathy Szeliga, who represents parts of Baltimore and Harford counties, said Wednesday that she believes the […]
