Day: March 16, 2010

Tax credits for private schools may survive Senate objections

A proposal to grant tax credits for corporate donations to private schools survived back-to-back attempts to weaken it in the Senate and is expected to come up for a final vote in that chamber this week.

Opponents offered amendments to limit the amount covered by the tax credit. The proposed limit for contributions counted toward the credit is $200,000.

Liquor legislation is complicated, confusing and very local

From beer tastings in Washington County and a wine festival in Garrett, from caterer’s licenses in Somerset to micro-breweries around the state, there are 68 bills relating to minute changes in alcohol regulation making their way through the General Assembly this year.

Most only affect one jurisdiction, like a bill for a dance hall license in Prince George’s County, or even parts of a jurisdiction, such as the closing hours for bars in downtown Baltimore and the percentage of food restaurants with liquor licenses can sell in Baltimore’s upscale Harbor East.

Bill would require greener state purchases, but manufacturers balk

Maryland would have to look for environmentally-friendly products when making state purchasing decisions, under a bill backed by Gov. Martin O’Malley, but opponents are concerned the measure could cost the state hundreds of factory jobs.

The Green Maryland Act of 2010 proposes a shift to purchasing products for state agencies that are biodegradable, non-toxic and recycled.

State Roundup March 16, 2010

TEACHERS’ PENSIONS: Shift some of the costs of teachers’ pensions to the counties is “back on the table,” writes Michael Sanderson for Conduit Street (MACo) blog. Considerations for the cut may save about $60 million according to this Associated Press article posted...

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