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Thursday, October 27, 2011

MarylandReporter.com: Groups share opinions on tax hikes



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Thursday, October 27, 2011  

Increased tax proposals get mixed reception

Proposals to raise the gas tax and flush tax are getting a mixed reaction, with business groups divided and other groups saying they are reasonable, but shouldn't preclude tax hikes for other needs.
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Today's State Roundup: Strategizing against PlanMaryland

Rural politicians to strategize against PlanMaryland; proposals for tax hikes and new fees to pay for roads and Bay cleanup continue to make news; massive new State Police facility near Hagerstown almost complete; Ehrlich takes the stand for Currie; and Charles County focuses on light rail line to D.C.

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Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Carroll Citizens Group: 'Carroll County Commissioners Embrace Extreme Political Views'


The following letter was sent to the leadership of other counties in Maryland by a newly formed organization in Carroll County, Citizens United for Carroll County.
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We are writing to you because we have learned that a few Maryland counties have expressed solidarity with the Carroll County Commissioners on the issue of PlanMaryland. These counties have joined in Carroll’s request for an extension of the comment period to consider Maryland 's first-ever master plan governing growth and sustainability.
We wish to inform you, however, that Carroll County 's objections to PlanMaryland have nothing to do with clarification of language or other rational considerations. Carroll’s request instead emanates from extreme viewpoints which your county would likely be embarrassed to be associated with.
Simply put, the Carroll County Commissioners embrace extreme political views. ...  


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