Day: April 25, 2013

Legislature likely to change ‘rain tax,’ say some Democratic lawmakers

Legislature likely to change ‘rain tax,’ say some Democratic lawmakers

The “rain tax,” as opponents have dubbed the stormwater runoff fees set to kick in July 1, is likely to be modified, key legislative leaders told a business group Thursday. The fees could amount to hundreds of dollars for residents of some counties and thousands more for businesses and even churches. “As you see this thing played out, the legislature will do something,” Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Chairman Ed Kasemeyer told a Howard County Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

Md. corporate tax will be cut, Senate chairman predicts

Md. corporate tax will be cut, Senate chairman predicts

Maryland’s 8.25% corporate income tax will be lowered next year, at least by the Maryland Senate, predicted Sen. Ed Kasemeyer, chair of the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. “I do believe that next year you’ll see it occur,” Kasemeyer told a Howard County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Thursday. The Howard County Democrat had backed lowering the rate at a meeting of the same group in 2011.

State Roundup, April 25, 2013

State lawmakers weigh in on Baltimore City jail indictments: Senate Pres Miller calls situation “disgraceful,” Del. Smiegiel asks department Secretary Maynard to resign; some eye corrections officers “bill of rights,” saying it fails to provide sanctions; in other news: a government “buy America” bill awaits governor’s signature; Gov. O’Malley meets with Israeli president and prime minister amid more talk of his own presidential ambitions; and Arundel police chief denies claims of retalitation, public homophobic slur.

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