Why is Maryland’s economy improving, yet budget deficits loom year after year? The answer is simple – 84% of Maryland’s budget is spent prior to elected officials showing-up for work! This is called mandated spending. It’s why budget deficits continue year after year, no matter how strong the economy. Clearly, Annapolis has a spending problem. […]
Delegate Mark Fisher: Maryland is Coming Back!
Just four years ago, almost half of Marylanders wanted to leave the state. After 43 tax hikes, Marylanders had enough. So, the people elected Governor Hogan and changed direction. I’m proud to say that I’ve worked with Governor Hogan to make Maryland a more affordable place to live and retire. Let’s continue to rollback the […]
Del Mark Fisher: Renewing the American Dream in Maryland!
It is uniquely American to want an opportunity at a better life! A growing economy, combined with hard work, persistence and lower taxes, are some of the ingredients to realizing a better life. After more than 40 taxes, fees & tolls from Governor O’Malley, the people of Maryland had enough. So, they elected Larry Hogan […]
Protecting Marylanders From Federal Policy Changes
Governor Larry Hogan Announces Actions to Protect Marylanders From Federal Policy Changes Proposes Taxpayer Protection Legislation, Pledges to Address Health Insurance Rate Increases Due to Federal Inaction, Names Task Force to Negotiate Solutions with General Assembly Following through on his pledge made in December 2017, Governor Larry Hogan today unveiled legislation and other measures to […]
Senator Steve Waugh on Senate Bill 213
State Budget-Mandated Appropriations-Reductions I am working on what’s important- trying to cut spending so we can cut taxes and grow jobs. If passed, SB 213-State Budget- Mandated Appropriations-Reductions will allow the Governor to cut mandated spending by 1% each year. Spending cuts prevent tax hikes, allowing you to keep more of your money. Small cuts […]
Statement on Hogan’s Plan to Hold Line on Taxes
House Minority Leadership Issues Statement on Governor Hogan’s Plan to Hold the Line on Taxes House Minority Leader Nic Kipke and Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga today issued the following statement regarding Governor Hogan’s plan to hold the line on taxes: “The information that came from the Comptroller’s Office this morning confirmed what we already knew […]
From the Desk of Delegate Deb Rey
With the passing of the tax cut bill in Washington DC, Marylanders will absolutely see an impact on their taxes. The White House and Congress lowered the tax rate, broadened taxable income by reducing the amount of deductions and simplified the tax code. Most Marylanders will see a reduction in their federal tax, but will […]
Del Mark Fisher on Tax Reform Bill
The tax reform bill passed in Washington will give needed relief to millions of Marylanders. However, Annapolis may take it away. As the Tax Foundation explains, Washington’s tax reform will decrease your federal income taxes. However, Maryland will have a broader definition of taxable income. Annapolis will take away your federal tax rebate unless action […]
BOCC Passes Budget with Tax Increases
On Tuesday, June 7, 2016 the Calvert Board of County Commissioners voted on the FY2017 Budget. The budget totaling $246.7 million was supported by raising the property tax and the income tax. Before voting on the increased budget and increased taxes, each commissioner was given an opportunity to voice their opinion on why they were […]
BOCC Votes To Raise Property & Income Taxes
Calvert County Commissioners’ Fiscal Year 2017 Budget Proposal to Include Income and Property Tax Increases Modest Increases Will Address Critical Services Following Years of Cost Cutting As Calvert County faces a mounting shortfall in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget now under consideration, the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is proposing modest increases in […]