Day: April 8, 2015

House passes major changes to public records access

House passes major changes to public records access

Major changes to the Public Information Act reported on earlier have now passed both the House and Senate in essentially the same form.

HB755 passed the House Wednesday 139-1, and SB695 passed the Senate unanimously March 25.

“This is a big step forward,” said Del. Dan Morhaim, the floor leader and a long-time champion of open government and transparency measures.

Debate continues on value of film tax credit

Debate continues on value of film tax credit

As popular shows like “VEEP” and “House of Cards” continue to receive tax-credit aid from Maryland, legislators debate whether the return is really worth the $25 million output.

Currently, SB 905 sets up the House and Senate for a debate on the continuance of the film tax credit scheduled to end in July 2016. House of Cards has threatened to pull out of the state if this credit is not continued.

State Roundup, April 8, 2015

Gov. Hogan, General Assembly leaders continue to wrestle over Hogan’s first budget, with one of many sticking points being a proposal to compensate companies that donate to private schools; Senate move forward seeking constitutional convention to control dark money; powdered alcohol likely to be banned in Maryland; Comptroller Franchot may ask Hogan for exec order to implement pet project; elections officials clear Hogan, Brown campaigns; and Prince George’s exec Baker to back Van Hollen over Edwards for Mikulski’s seat.

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