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Jan 8, 2025 · Handshakes, hugs and kisses on legislature’s first day; the arm-wrestling comes next BY: William J. Ford, Danielle J. Brown, Josh Kurtz and Bryan P. Sears - January 8, 2025 Handshakes, hugs, kisses and some flashy attire set the scene for the 2025 General Assembly's opening, which felt more like back-to-school than back-to-work.
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Steve Crane has covered the Maryland State House in one form or another in parts of three decades. Beginning in 1986, Crane worked as a reporter and editor overseeing Maryland coverage at The Washington Times, before editing students in the University of Maryland’s Capital News Service bureaus in Annapolis and then Washington, D.C., for nearly 12 years.
Tax cuts, increases part of Moore’s ‘growth agenda’
3 days ago · Gov. Wes Moore Wednesday proposed a budget he said will promote long-term economic growth and provide tax cuts to many, but it will be balanced on tax increases on high-income earners in the state. Moore’s proposed $67.3 billion spending plan — a 1% increase compared to the current year ...
‘Everything on the table’ as Moore, lawmakers seek budget solutions
Jan 3, 2025 · “The serious fiscal challenges … highlight the need for our leaders to take responsible action to fix our tax system and raise the revenue needed to fund the education, health, and public safety programs that make our communities stronger,” said a statement from Fair Share Maryland, a coalition of more than 60 organizations.
Crime, economy top concerns for central Maryland residents, new …
Oct 1, 2024 · Crime and drugs are the most important issues facing the region, according to 41% of central Maryland residents, while another 35% think the economy and the job market should be the top concern of state and local governments.
Housing advocates aim to build on this year’s wins to push ‘just …
Jan 2, 2025 · State housing officials, lawmakers and advocates say they hope to build off of legislative successes from last session to move bills across the finish line in the 2025 General Assembly that didn’t make it last year. Along with talks to increase Maryland’s affordable housing supply and provide ...
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Jan 2, 2025 · Torture by any other name BY: Olinda Moyd - January 13, 2025 Solitary confinement is akin to torture, writes Olinda Moyd. That's why it's important for lawmakers to support legislation being reintroduced this year that will significantly constrain the use of solitary confinement in Maryland prisons.
Poll: Economic pressures drive opinions on state government and …
Oct 8, 2024 · Bryan Sears covers the governor and General Assembly, state politics and transportation for Maryland Matters. He has covered the Maryland State House for the last two decades at the Baltimore Sun Media Group, Patch.com and most recently, The Daily Record.
Lines drawn in advance of 2025 session, budget debate
Dec 13, 2024 · Lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore (D) are staking out budget positions with less than a month before the start of the 2025 legislative session that will likely revolve around an “enormous” budget problem.. A debate over taxes, the economy and business climate, and education will all dovetail into efforts to solve billions in projected deficits over the next five years.