Day: September 11, 2013

Texas Gov. Rick Perry lures businesses from Maryland, takes shot at Gov. O’Malley

Maryland is the latest target of Texas Gov. Rick Perry in a new radio spot that criticizes Gov. Martin O’Malley and the state’s high taxes. Perry knocks Maryland for high taxes on businesses and families, comparing it to his state’s low taxes, “fair” legal system and limited government, in a commercial from Texas Wide Open for Business, part of the Texas Economic Development Division within the Office of the Governor.

State Roundup, September 11, 2013

Maryland ranks 7th highest for marginal tax rates on sole proprietorships and S corps.; as minimum wage hike gets tied to corporate tax rate cut, one Montgomery councilman says he’ll push for big hike in Montgomery’s minimum wage; Comptroller Franchot urges timeout on tax and regulation changes; Sen. Pipkin’s replacement now in Gov. O’Malley’s hands; Sen. Frosh is first to file as atty gen candidate; District 12 House race getting crowded; and U.S. Rep. Harris says no to military force in Syria.

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