The war of words between Governor Martin O’Malley and Comptroller Peter Franchot escalated yesterday. The Governor branded the Comptroller as a hypocrite for crusading against slots after voting for them…
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Courtesy of State Senator Rich Madaleno (D-18), we present a grim reality to MPW readers: the state budget situation is getting even worse.Over the last two years, Maryland politics has…
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More Wobbling on the Property Tax
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While the great debate between David Lublin and myself over the property tax is now over, the great tumult over the issue on the County Council is just getting started.The…
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On Progressive Taxation and Property Taxes
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David Lublin raised a number of good points on the property tax increase that deserve a response. Let’s take them in order.(1) Lots of people have lived in homes for…
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Much is being made of County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposal for a property tax increase. Here’s how to calculate what it means for you.Leggett’s property tax proposal has two components….
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MoCo Property Tax Increase in Doubt
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Last Friday, Montgomery County Council Member Duchy Trachtenberg flatly told the Gazette, “I do not support going over the charter limit.” This is a serious blow against passage of a…
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Computer Tax at Death’s Door
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Yesterday the Senate’s Budget and Taxation Committee voted to replace the computer tax with a package combining a surcharge on residents earning at least $1 million a year, transportation cuts…
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General Assembly Announces Blogger Tax
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Following is the exclusive transcript of the press conference called by Senate President Mike Miller.Senate President Miller: Ladies and gentlemen of the press – the real press – I am…
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In Defense of Taxing Millionaires
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The current battle over whether to replace the hated computer services tax with an income tax surcharge on millionaires has become a defining ideological struggle among Maryland state legislators, especially…
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Pass the CARR Bill
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Montgomery County faces a $297 million budget deficit. Prince George’s County is projecting a $100 million budget deficit. Baltimore City is seeing a 20-30% drop in recordation receipts and transfer…