As reported by the Gazette, Senator Roger Manno from Montgomery County, recently introduced legislation that would allow counties to set differing rates for the income tax it receives from the…
In the budget analysis, Payments to Civil Divisions of the State, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) discusses the consequences of placing a cap on the Disparity Grant program during…
Each year (at least during times of any significant fiscal distress) the Governor’s budget bill is introduced as part of a “package.” Since the budget bill itself is Constitutionally limited…
The General Assembly's staff agency, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS), has recommended that the State shift costs for teacher pensions to local employers. The full 49 page analysis is…
The General Assembly has passed its "crossover" date, meaning most legislation destined to pass has been approved by its house of origin. As always, exceptions apply - and there remains…
At the February 16 meeting of the MACo Legislative Committee, House Minority Leader Anthony O'Donnell joined the discussion to talk about a range of issues, including both fiscal and broader…
Despite a number of high profile comments by various leaders that a shift in teacher pensions would not be addressed in the 2010 legislative session, Senate president Miller has kept…
Now that SB 141, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) has been "read across" the floor of the Senate and the Committee's proposed amendments have been formally offered, that…
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