ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said Monday that he remains committed to pursuing tax relief in his first year in office — despite a projected budget shortfall — and he would consider calling a special session to do additional work on the state’s finances, if needed next year.
In an interview with The Associated Press, Hogan said he is bracing for an even greater fiscal challenge than the $593 million shortfall state budget analysts announced last week for the next fiscal year. Hogan takes office Jan. 21, and he will be required to submit a budget for the next fiscal year two days later to the Legislature.
“It took us a long time to get into the mess we’re in,” Hogan said. “It can’t be fixed in two days.”
He is exactly right. It can't be fixed in two days. He has to have a little time AND a legislature that will actually work WITH him to solve Maryland's problems.
That was one of the main shortfalls of Ehrlich's administration - the hostility of the liberal Mikes' who ran the legislature.
The state taxes every imaginable part of our lives and still has a $593 million dollar budgetary shortfall. This speaks to the complete mismanagement of our state government by the democratic party. I would offer this advice, the same advice we should all heed. LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS!!!
IF YOU DON'T HAVE IT - DON'T SPEND IT.
The last thing I would ask the new regime is to have a little heart and take it easy on the WORKING class. We are tapped out. Cut taxes and deregulate.
He is exactly right. It can't be fixed in two days. He has to have a little time AND a legislature that will actually work WITH him to solve Maryland's problems.
ReplyDeleteThat was one of the main shortfalls of Ehrlich's administration - the hostility of the liberal Mikes' who ran the legislature.
Let's hope they have learned a lesson.
Start by cutting housing vouchers and food stamps - with means testing!
ReplyDeleteI've seen too many sets of 22" chrome rims parked in apartment complexes and having groceries loaded in to after using food stamps!
This kind of assistance should be temporary only - an just enough to keep breathing....not live better than working people!
How is it that we always pass a budget that includes a 1/2 billion dollar shortfall every year?
ReplyDeleteCan we get a refund of the $200,0000,000.00 from Brown the Clown who blew it with the Maryland Healthcare Website?
ReplyDeleteThe state taxes every imaginable part of our lives and still has a $593 million dollar budgetary shortfall. This speaks to the complete mismanagement of our state government by the democratic party. I would offer this advice, the same advice we should all heed. LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS!!!
ReplyDeleteIF YOU DON'T HAVE IT - DON'T SPEND IT.
The last thing I would ask the new regime is to have a little heart and take it easy on the WORKING class. We are tapped out. Cut taxes and deregulate.