Ehrlich Seeks Jackpot From Slots ; House Speaker Prefers Boost in State Taxes
The Washington Times › January 26, 2004
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Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich wants slots. House Speaker Michael E. Busch wants a statewide tax increase. That stalemate is how the last session of the Maryland General Assembly ended and it's how the new one begins tomorrow.
That standoff and how it plays out - Will the two men compromise on new revenue? Or will Maryland end up cutting away at state spending like Virginia did last year? - will impact almost every issue facing lawmakers, including the deficit, education reform, the Chesapeake Bay, crime and a proposed new state agency.See the full content of this document
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Ehrlich Seeks Jackpot From Slots ; House Speaker Prefers Boost in State Taxes
One big priority for the governor, who enters into his second session with a more ambitious legislative agenda than he did last year, is a proposed new state agency: a Department of Disabilities.
"It will help streamline services," said Mr. Ehrlich, who campaigned on redu...See the full content of this document
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