Legislative Update — State

Updated 12/20/11

PAYROLL TAX CREDIT

Standoff continues over payroll tax cut:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/house-republicans-defeat-two-month-payroll-tax-cut/2011/12/20/gIQAj8RI7O_story.html

 

BUDGET

Analysis: ‘Balanced Approach’ meets an unbalanced budget, by Len Lazarick:

http://marylandreporter.com/2011/12/15/analysis-balanced-approach-meets-an-unbalanced-budget/

 

TRANSPORTATION

MTA Fare Hike:

http://www.baltimoresun.com/features/commuting/bs-md-mta-fares-20111216,0,2859545.story

 

ELECTIONS

Maryland could have influence on the 2012 Republican nomination:

http://www.herald-mail.com/news/bs-md-presidential-maryland-20111214,0,4929150.story

Maryland Delegate Anthony O’Donnell to challenge Rep. Steny Hoyer:

http://wusa9.com/news/article/179632/158/Md-Del-Anthony-ODonnell-To-Challenge-Hoyer-

 

HOWARD COUNTY CHAMBER NEWS

Legislative Breakfast 2012:

http://www.bizmonthly.com/issues-for-2012-on-menu-at-annual-chamber-breakfast/

 

PLAN MARYLAND

Governor Martin O’Malley signs executive order on Plan Maryland guide:

http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/top/2011/12/20-16/Controversial-PlanMaryland-is-official.html

 

  
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