state budgets

Maryland General Assembly was wrong to decide that now it the time to give the wealthiest 3 percent a $431 million payoff

The state legislature will consider this spring a handful of bills related to the mortgage crisis, but unlike in previous years, many are focused on what happens after the foreclosure process is complete.

Still there is very meaningful discussion – thought there is plenty of partisan rhetoric -- of finding a better way to manage state finances.

General Assembly leaders reached tentative agreement Monday night on a state budget for the coming year and an income tax increase to help pay for it. But the full Assembly had yet to vote on the tax measure as the session's midnight end approached.

Harford County delegates and senators oppose income tax, gas increase in state budget

The House of Delegates' version of Maryland's budget cuts more and taxes less than the Senate spending plan.

Less spending equals a brighter future for Maryland and we know that level funding is a level headed approach.

O'Malley's spending proposal will be tough to pass, but it moves the state toward fiscal sustainability without unduly burdening the poor.

A new report on state budgets, that has been seized upon by Maryland Business for Responsive government as proof of Maryland's profligacy, paints a distorted picture of state spending.

Increasing state taxes will hurt businesses and job creation in Maryland

Gov. Martin O'Malley signaled that tax increases could be in the cards during next year's legislative session, though he said any state action would depend on congressional budget decisions this winter.

Living in Maryland is less expensive and more satisfying than dwelling in Texas.