Maryland too reliant on income tax, some groups say

By   /  May 14, 2012  /  Maryland, News, State Budgets, State Government  /  No Comments

Larry Hogan of Change Maryland.

By Len Lazarick | MarylandReporter.com
ANNAPOLIS — While the governor has touted Maryland’s comparatively low tax burden on its high income populace, some groups are concerned that the income tax hikes proposed for next week’s special session will harm Maryland’s national rankings on taxes and business climate.

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Md. governor touts low taxes, calls special session to raise them

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Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley

By Len Lazarick | MarylandReporter.com

ANNAPOLIS — Maryland has some of the lowest taxes in the country, Gov. Martin O’Malley said Wednesday officially announcing plans to call a special session of the legislature to fix a budget impasse — partially by raising taxes.

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Pressure mounts for special session in Maryland

By   /  May 1, 2012  /  Maryland, News, State Government  /  No Comments

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By Len Lazarick | Maryland Reporter
ANNAPOLIS — Pressure is mounting for a special session to raise the taxes that failed to pass as the Legislature adjourned April 9 and “fix” a “doomsday” budget with cuts designed to scare up votes for tax hikes.

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COMMENTARY: GAO pension survey reveals endemic corruption hiding in the hedges

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COMMENTARY: GAO pension survey reveals endemic corruption hiding in the hedges

By   /  March 22, 2012  /  Failing States, WatchBlog  /  No Comments

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