Environmental and land conservation advocates, along with county officials across the state, are gearing up to fight a Senate Budget Committee proposal to limit Program Open Space funding to $100 million a year. The Maryland Association of Counties said the cap on open space funding would result in “devastating” cuts of as much as $263 million over the next five years.
Day: March 20, 2014
Cut in estate tax sent to governor, who will likely sign it
In an effort to ensure Maryland’s millionaires don’t flee the state for cheaper pastures, the General Assembly approved Thursday a cut to the state’s estate tax.
After spirited debate and a 36-10 vote from the Senate, the bill was sent to Gov. Martin O’Malley, who is likely to sign the bill.
State Roundup, March 20, 2014
A key senator ties minimum wage hike bill to hike for workers who care for the developmentally disabled and U.S. Rep. Edwards urges state Senate to restore wage hike for tipped employees; lawmakers to keep Annapolis housing allowance; actor Kevin Spacey to sip wine with lawmakers in a push for film production tax credits; Senate passes Baltimore County’s hybrid school board; Sen. Colburn signs on to poultry litter to energy bill after delaying the vote; bucking a national trend, federal court cases in Maryland drop; disqualified GOP candidate says he’ll appeal ruling; and case of illegal immigrant detention in Frederick County could get a Supreme Court hearing.
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