By Erich Wagner Erich@MarylandReporter.com The state retirement agency defended its foreign travel expenses from criticism by state lawmakers Friday, saying the spending is a necessary part of their duties. Baltimore City Democratic Sen. George Della's remarks...
Day: February 26, 2010
Business groups oppose corporate tax change
By Erich Wagner Erich@MarylandReporter.com Lawmakers say a corporate income tax proposal known as combined reporting would close loopholes large companies use to reduce their Maryland tax liabilities. But business representatives told a House committee Thursday that...
State Roundup Feb. 26, 2010
Today we have more coverage of the aftermath of the Attorney General Doug Gansler's same-sex marriage opinion, the University of Maryland asked one of its deans to give back, literally. And we have some perspective on the Republican budget proposals. SAME-SEX...
Podcast: Unfinished business in Annapolis
The end of the session is fast approaching, but legislators have a plethora of things to do before the end of the 90 days. WYPR’s Joel McCord joins Erich Wagner and editor Len Lazarick of MarylandReporter.com to talk about the five biggest items lawmakers need to take care of.
Analysis: Harris aide allowed to keep job
Sen. Andy Harris’s chief of staff, who has been running for the House of Delegates, will get to keep her job under a compromise reached with Senate President Mike Miller.
Analysis: Who should pay for Baltimore City’s roads?
The state’s longstanding practice of paying more for Baltimore City roads — then letting the city government handle its own paving — is coming under increasing scrutiny this year as other jurisdictions struggle with reduced state highway aid.
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