Disparity Grant Program Will Be Studied This Year
The State's Disparity grant program will be the subject of an interim study this year, as the current law references a single county tax rate as part of its implementation,…
The State's Disparity grant program will be the subject of an interim study this year, as the current law references a single county tax rate as part of its implementation,…
The Department of Legislative Services, the nonpartisan legislative staff agency, has published its annual analysis of State Aid to Local Governments. The report reviews the proposed funding for all categories…
Governor Wes Moore will submit a supplemental budget to fully fund the Disparity Grant Program, which is underfunded by $54 million due to outdated income tax data. At recent MACo…
New income tax data reveals the Disparity Grant Program is underfunded by $54 million. The Disparity Grant Program provides noncategorical State aid to low-wealth jurisdictions. It promotes equity across jurisdictions…
Governor Moore has introduced a first Supplemental budget for FY24 - notably recognizing updated information on taxable income by county, which drives multiple funding formulas affecting counties and school systems. …
On February 28, 2024, Executive Director Michael Sanderson testified before the House Appropriations Committee to support HB 352- Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2024 with amendments. This bill is the…
Wicomico Acting County Executive John Psota today sent a letter to Secretary of Budget and Management David Brinkley urging the Administration to address an anomaly regarding the Disparity Grant program.…
Eastern Shore Delegation urges the State to restore $15.2 million in veto-driven cuts to county disparity grant funding. The Eastern Shore Delegation this week sent a letter to the Administration…