2012 Session Gridlock: What Happened?

With more detailed analysis yet to come, here is our short version of where things stand with the state's major fiscal issues: -The operating budget bill passed, and its failure…

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Conduit Street Shortcuts

Major Legislative Areas Pension Shift County Budgets Education Planning & Zoning Transportation Bill Tracking Tools MACo Tracking Database August Special Session Legislative Info Governor's Q&A Important Documents/Links Special Session Summary…

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What Happened on the Last Day of Session

As previously reported, the Maryland General Assembly session came to an end Monday evening with the passage of a "doomsday" budget, not the budget plan that had been adopted by…

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What’s Next? Special Session Likely But Hurt Feelings Remain

As previously reported in Conduit Street, with the failure of the General Assembly to pass the Budget Reconciliation and Finance Act of 2012 (BRFA)  and legislation providing for anticipated State revenue increases the State's operating…

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