"Maryland Legislators Reach Budget Agreement with Tobacco Tax and Fee Increases"
TL;DR
The Maryland House and Senate have reportedly reached a budget agreement, aiming to restore funding for immediate transportation needs and invest in education, following a $1.2 billion revenue package proposed by the House. Efforts to pass the $63 billion spending plan had stalled over disagreements on tax increases and gaming expansion, but details of the agreement are expected to be released in a news conference with House and Senate leaders, with Gov. Wes Moore also expected to address the compromise.
- House, Senate appear to have budget agreement Maryland Matters
- Maryland Democrats to raise $340 million with tobacco tax, fee increases The Washington Post
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- Some Dems worry tax\fee plan will tip US Senate race for Hogan WBAL TV Baltimore
- Maryland budget deal would increase vehicle fees, tobacco tax The Baltimore Banner
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