The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work in the area of fiscal affairs policy in the 2018 General Assembly. Follow links for more coverage on Conduit Street and MACo’s Legislative Database.…
The Senate passed SB 185, the Budget Bill, and SB 187, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2018 ("BRFA") - both with good news for Maryland counties. As proposed by…
At today's hearing on SB 187, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2018 ("BRFA"), Department of Legislative Services (DLS) analysts recommended striking the provision which would shift 90 percent…
The State budget conference committee finalized its work resolving differences in the budgets passed by both chambers within a day - and now, counties can rest assured that they will…
On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson discuss the looming "crossover" deadline, review the latest on the State's fiscal plan, break down MACo's Legislative Initiative to…
The Governor's proposed budget of $44 billion represents a 2 percent increase over the fiscal 2018 budget - and according to him, "responsibly holds the line on spending without raising…
The Governor's "Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act" (HB 161) revives an attempt (unsuccessful last year) to shift nearly all costs of the State Department of Assessment and taxation onto county…
MACo Associate Director, Barbara Zektick, testified in support with amendments of Senate Bill 158, "Homestead Property Tax Credit Program - Eligibility Awareness", before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee on…
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