By Erich Wagner Erich@MarylandReporter.com A House subcommittee killed a Senate-passed bill to aid private schools, as members cited uncertainty about whether late changes proposed for the bill would be constitutional. The House Ways & Means Education Subcommittee...
Day: April 10, 2010
Tax credits for old buildings passes despite cost concerns
The House passed legislation renewing and expanding the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic buildings Friday, despite Republican objections to more spending during a budget crisis. The bill would spend $10 million for upgrades to historic structures and...
Pension investment chief retains bonus, while most state workers get pay cuts
By Andy Rosen Andy@MarylandReporter.com A budget measure to carve out a bonus for the chief investment officer of the state pension fund during a pay freeze met with criticism as the Senate gave final approval to the state budget Friday. The upper chamber voted to...
Legislature approves $32 billion budget GOP predicts it will lead to tax hikes
By Andy Rosen Andy@MarylandReporter.com The state’s $32 billion budget for fiscal 2011 becomes law today, as the House gave final approval to its compromise with the Senate. The bill is unique in the Maryland General Assembly, in that it does not require Gov. Martin...
UPDATE: Solar power requirements pass both House, Senate
By MarylandReporter.com Staff A requirement that utility companies include more solar energy in the mix of power they sell to Maryland customers has been sent to the governor for his signature, after the Senate agreed to lowered penalties approved by the House. The...
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