Montgomery approves budget, extends energy tax increase
The budget bolsters public safety and library services and adds funding to social programs. But it does so by keeping the controversial tax.
Montgomery legislators to keep most of controversial energy tax increase
Several business groups and residents have criticized the increase, which was set to sunset this year.
Md. passes tax hike on high earners
(Brian Witte / AP)
More than 300,000 Maryland residents will pay higher income taxes under a package given final approval by the legislature Wednesday.
Questionable spending at Md. arena
(Toni L. Sandys / WASHINGTON POST)
At Show Place Arena in Pr. George’s, taxpayers foot the bill for sports tickets, other expenses.
O’Malley booked at N.H. event
Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) is headed to New Hampshire next month, a trip certain to stoke talk about 2016 presidential ambitions.
Md. passes tax hike on high earners
More than 300,000 Maryland residents will pay higher income taxes under a package given final approval by the legislature Wednesday.
Questionable spending at Md. arena
At Show Place Arena in Pr. George’s, taxpayers foot the bill for sports tickets, other expenses.
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