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Governor’s budget proposal for upcoming fiscal year doesn’t raise taxes — but storm clouds loom for future years as House Democrats begin talking proposals.
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A Democratic proposal would reduce the state sales tax to 5% from 6%, but also expand it to an array of services. It's an unpopular idea, but supporters say it's worth considering.
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Community colleges already receive a fraction of funding given to the University of Maryland system. Now, leaders worry they’ll have to raise tuition and reduce financial aid.
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Lawmakers still have their say on $63 billion spending plan.
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Wes Moore didn’t say no or yes to tax or fee increases as MD General Assembly convened for annual session amid $761 million budget shortfall.
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Mayor Scott called reforming electronic home monitoring his “biggest priority” for this session.
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Maryland transportation projects could be delayed and local commuter bus service and roadway maintenance face significant cuts as a result of a more-than-$3 billion shortfall in funding the state’s six-year transportation plan, state officials said Tuesday.
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Supporters of the change say it’s needed to modernize the profession.
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Gov. Moore's address to the General Assembly laid out his priorities in education, public service and state workforce development, among other goals for this year's legislative session. WYPR News Director Matt Bush unpacks the governor's major policy directives.
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Maryland's newly inaugurated governor unveiled his first budget proposal for 2023-2024 on Friday, and WYPR News Director Matt Bush helps us unpack its most important elements.