Cash-strapped Towns Seek New Ways to Fund Services

ANNAPOLIS – Many Maryland municipalities are in a bind

Shortfalls Drive Maryland Budget Gap into $1 Billion Range

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland is spending about $200 million more than it anticipated at this time in a number of key areas, particularly mental hygiene and Medicaid, legislative analysts told lawmakers Tuesday

State Raises False Alarm About State Police Funding Cuts

ANNAPOLIS – The state budget office Wednesday was forced to recall a memo to Maryland cities and towns warning of a 10 percent cut to police funding, after an executive with the Maryland Municipal League called Gov

Garrett County Shines in State’s Sagging Economy

ANNAPOLIS – Until last June, you’d be hard pressed to find quiche almost anywhere in Garrett County, much less a turkey monte-cristo

UMCP Students, Staff Protest Cuts

COLLEGE PARK – Standing near a banner reading “Students and Workers Unite,” Bryan Zidek taught a mock economic lesson in the middle of McKeldin Mall at the University of Maryland Thursday

Lawmakers Question Funding Availability for School Reforms

ANNAPOLIS – Although Gov

Key Senator Eyes Service Industry for Targeted Taxes

ANNAPOLIS – The budget briefing Wednesday by the Office of Policy Analysis confirmed Maryland senators’ worst fears – while the economy is improving, Maryland’s revenue picture is still pretty rough