After 20 years at the helm of the state public school system, Nancy Grasmick announces her retirement and there is a lot of coverage; local roads to get a one-time cash infusion; utilities could face millions in fines under new reliability standards; bill to put cameras on school buses hits a speed bump; public transit fare hikes are likely; and mistrial declared in trial of man who allegedly threatened O’Malley.
Day: March 31, 2011
Retirees fear revamped prescription plans will bankrupt them
Members of the General Assembly who voted on new prescription drug plans for retirees saw them as a way to save the state money. But some retirees say the changes could be financially devastating.
Senate sends 3% alcohol tax to House
The Senate passed a new 3% sales tax surcharge on alcoholic beverages, bringing the total to 9% sales tax on beer, wine and spirits. The vote was 27 to 19, with eight Democrats joining 11 Republicans in opposing the measure. The bill now heads to the House of Delegates, which has not had a hearing on this version of the alcohol tax hike. However, two House leaders say the House is still likely to support it.
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