By Nick DiMarco [email protected] Public school teachers would be able to appeal labor disputes beyond the local boards of education that employ them, under a controversial measure approved by the General Assembly Monday. A newly-created labor panel would...
Month: April 2010
O’Malley: No intention to raise taxes
By Len Lazarick [email protected] Gov. Martin O’Malley told reporters Monday that it is his “hope” and “intent” not to raise taxes in the next four years, despite Republican claims that his budget makes tax hikes necessary next year. But he refused to make a...
TEA’d-off on Sine Die
About 200 people gathered at the Annapolis City Dock on the last night of the General Assembly session. They were demonstrating that they were "Taxed Enough Already" – TEA, and ready to get rid of everybody holding office in Maryland -- from the governor on down. They...
State Roundup April 12, 2010
SINE DIE: The General Assembly's 2010 session concludes today at midnight. The Baltimore Sun takes a look at some of the bills that are awaiting action, including measures that would legalize card gambling in Prince George's County and place ignition interlocks on...
House committee kills tax credit for private schools
By Erich Wagner [email protected] A House subcommittee killed a Senate-passed bill to aid private schools, as members cited uncertainty about whether late changes proposed for the bill would be constitutional. The House Ways & Means Education Subcommittee...
Tax credits for old buildings passes despite cost concerns
The House passed legislation renewing and expanding the tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic buildings Friday, despite Republican objections to more spending during a budget crisis. The bill would spend $10 million for upgrades to historic structures and...
Pension investment chief retains bonus, while most state workers get pay cuts
By Andy Rosen [email protected] A budget measure to carve out a bonus for the chief investment officer of the state pension fund during a pay freeze met with criticism as the Senate gave final approval to the state budget Friday. The upper chamber voted to...
Legislature approves $32 billion budget GOP predicts it will lead to tax hikes
By Andy Rosen [email protected] The state’s $32 billion budget for fiscal 2011 becomes law today, as the House gave final approval to its compromise with the Senate. The bill is unique in the Maryland General Assembly, in that it does not require Gov. Martin...
UPDATE: Solar power requirements pass both House, Senate
By MarylandReporter.com Staff A requirement that utility companies include more solar energy in the mix of power they sell to Maryland customers has been sent to the governor for his signature, after the Senate agreed to lowered penalties approved by the House. The...
VIDEO: Boost in solar energy mandates pending
Maryland's utilities may have to increase the amount of solar energy they sell to customers, or pay fines that could cause rates to rise. Capital News Service has this video report.
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