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Lawmakers continue debate over transit spending

February 7, 2013 Maryland Reporter

The debate over transportation funding in the Maryland General Assembly moved to the Senate Budget Committee Tuesday, with some senators arguing for more transit spending and others claiming that the state devotes too many resources to its transit system already. For the second time in five days, the Maryland transportation secretary was confronted with tough questions from lawmakers, who asked him why drivers should pay for the cost of running the transit system.

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Cutting corporate tax rate proposed

February 1, 2013 Maryland Reporter

Sen. David Brinkley is championing a bill to lower Maryland’s corporate tax rate saying that his legislation would bring jobs to Maryland and help state businesses “compete with Virginia.” The bill would lower Maryland’s corporate tax rate from 8.25% to 6%, a change which would make Maryland’s rate equal to that of Virginia. The tax cut would cost the state approximately $381 million in fiscal year 2014.

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Union seeks to make all Md. teachers pay union fees

January 11, 2013January 11, 2013 Maryland Reporter

Maryland teachers statewide could be required to pay union fees even if they are not members, according to legislation expected to be introduced this session in Annapolis on behalf of Maryland State Education Association (MSEA). The “fair share” fee is a top priority of the teachers union that represents about 70,000 people – or 80% of school employees.

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Conservative Timmerman tries to capitalize on shift in 8th Congressional District

October 9, 2012 Maryland Reporter

Maryland’s 8th Congressional District is no longer the progressive bastion it once was. The district that used to be confined to the liberal walls of suburban Montgomery County, now includes much more conservative constituents in Frederick and Carroll counties.
Trying to capitalize on the new district lines, Republican candidate Ken Timmerman is contesting Democrat incumbent Chris Van Hollen, ranking member of the House Budget Committee member, for the seat.

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New septic system requirements fire up opponents at hearing

July 11, 2012 Maryland Reporter

More than two dozen witnesses testified before a joint legislative committee Tuesday on proposed regulation for upgraded septic systems across the state, most of them opposing the rule change. State Department of the Environment officials who wrote the regulations –– the only proponents aside from environmentalists –– told the Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review joint committee that applying best available septic technology statewide is the way to reduce nutrient sediment load in the Chesapeake Bay.

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Bartlett and Delaney win by double digits in 6th District race

April 4, 2012 Maryland Reporter

Political newcomer John Delaney pummeled Democratic favorite state Senate Majority Leader Rob Garagiola in the 6th Congressional District Democratic primary 54% to 29%. Delaney now advances to the general election where he will square off with Republican primary winner, 10-term Congressman Roscoe Bartlett.

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Senate budget plan includes tax hikes for all, pension shift to counties

March 9, 2012March 12, 2012 Maryland Reporter

The Senate Budget and Tax Committee on Thursday sent a $35 billion budget to the full Senate that includes income tax increases for almost everyone and $600 million in ongoing spending cuts.

This fiscal 2013 spending plan includes a shift of teacher pension costs to county school boards, along with new requirements for county governments to fund public schools, allowing them to even disregard local property tax caps to do so.