As always the budget will dominate much of the debate, with news of a projected $800-million shortfall over the next two years. Democrats are expected to override Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of a bill to expand the use of renewable energy.
There will also be very heated debates over education spending, and potential limits to the Governor’s power.
Senate President Mike Miller told Maryland's News This Week that he doesn't think this year's session will be any more partisan than usual, but he says Democrats will scrutinize Governor Larry Hogan's budget. He says Democrats will work to protect education funding, and aid to the poor.
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No man nor dog is safe when the Maryland legislature is in session!
ReplyDeleteanother year to ignore the Eastern Shore
ReplyDelete"He says Democrats will work to protect education funding, and aid to the poor."
ReplyDeleteThat's code that Democrats will try to increase taxes to balance the budget. Typical, they never consider spending cuts to balance the budget.
Every Maryland Rep who votes against cutting the budget will be required to forfeit 50% of his/her salary. Next, everyone voting for Tax Increase will forfeit another 50%. Now, that would feed a lot of poor folks and balance the budget real soon. Win Win, but there is no way Wet Pants Liberal Communists of Maryland would let it get passed.
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