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Maryland May Offer Tax Breaks to Poor, Elderly
Maryland legislative leaders have agreed to more than double the size of the income tax cut scheduled for this year and to offer new tax breaks for low-income workers, the elderly and the disabled.

House Again Cripples Prince George's School Bill
The House of Delegates has again rejected a key feature of the governor's proposal to provide extra school construction money for Prince George's County. Some legislators said the decision could be a serious setback to efforts to end court-ordered school busing.

Governor's 'Green' Tilt Wins Environmental Fans
Environmental groups that once viewed Gov. Parris Glendening warily now consider him their political champion, while some business leaders find the governor's recent decisions frustrating.