After hours of deliberation, the House of Delegates adopted its FY 2013 budget plan, which includes a shift of teacher pension costs to the counties, an increase in revenues, and…
In an opinion piece for the Gazette, columnist Blair Lee provides his views on the usurpation of local government powers by the Governor and the General Assembly. History won’t judge…
MACo Executive Director Michael Sanderson joined a March 26 Annapolis event, sponsored by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees -- with Maryland's AFSCME 67 coordinating the event.…
As previously reported, the House and Senate have both adopted a shift of teacher pensions as a part of their FY 2013 budget plan. The Senate plan shifts the costs over…
The St. Mary's County Commissioners voted earlier this week on a $211.4 million proposed budget for fiscal year 2013. The operating budget, which will be heard May 1, does not…
This post summarizes the status of various tax and revenue bills that MACo either considered or took a position on. Overriding of Property Tax Caps: HB 83 and SB 740…
Kent County Commissioner Alex Rasin announced Tuesday night, March 27, that he was stepping down as Commissioner effective no later than June 29. The Star Democrat reports: "I don't want…
As the days of the legislative session wane, and the major issues surrounding the state's operating budget (including the shifting of teacher pensions, and state revenue increases) remain unsolved --…
