Category Archives: budget cuts

Hearing scheduled on measure that would cap education cuts

Posted on February 22, 2012 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Local legislators voice support Matthew Bieniek Cumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — A committee hearing is scheduled Wednesday on a bill sponsored by Sen. George Edwards to cap K-12 education cuts by more than 5 percent in Maryland counties. The hearing is … Continue reading →

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Are the taxpayers really winning?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

As president of the Anne Arundel County Fraternal Order of Police, I find myself looking back at County Executive John R. Leopold’s column, “Budget choices: Taxpayers win again” (The Capital, June 2009). This column was published almost two years afterThe … Continue reading →

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>Gov.’s Budget Plan Does Not Restore Highway User Fees

Posted on January 27, 2011 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

> ‘Like’ on Facebook! Support the Republican Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jan. 27, 2011 Despite pleas from 157 Maryland cities and towns, Governor Martin O’Malley’s proposed fiscal year 2012 budget included no additional Highway User Revenue … Continue reading →

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Commissioners Approve New Budget, Keep Real Property Tax Rate At $.99

Posted on June 4, 2010 by admin

Support the Republiucan Newspaper! It’s only $9.95/year for the online edition! Jun. 3, 2010 Making do with less money will be Garrett County government’s objective in Fiscal Year 2011. The new operating and capital budget is $16.2 million less than … Continue reading →

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County budget proposal a reflection of tough financial times

Posted on April 14, 2010 by admin

Megan MillerCumberland Times-News Oakland — OAKLAND — The Garrett County Commission is reviewing a proposed budget that reflects hard times for the county and the state. Garrett’s draft fiscal 2011 budget, which totals more than $68 million, anticipates that the … Continue reading →

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Towns Reeling After 90% Slash In State Highway Users Revenue

Posted on February 11, 2010 by admin

Support the Republican Newspaper! Buy an online membership! Feb. 11, 2010 by Don Sincell While local residents are accustomed to coping with severe winter weather conditions, the two recent storms that have pushed the county’s total snowfall for the winter … Continue reading →

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Md. Cutting County Disparity Grants; Garrett To Fare Better Than Others

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Md. Cutting County Disparity Grants; Garrett To Fare Better Than Others Jan. 21, 2010 With the fiscal year 2011 budget draft process under way, Garrett County Financial Services director Wendy Yoder is keeping an even closer eye on state reductions. … Continue reading →

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Tight state budget hitting Allegany, Garrett County

Posted on January 22, 2010 by admin

Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed fiscal 2011 budget does not spare local governments, including Garrett and Allegany counties, from cuts in aid. Details of the proposed budget, which takes effect July 1, were released Wednesday. As … Continue reading →

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Cuts create unsafe conditions, reps say

Posted on December 15, 2009 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Cuts create unsafe conditions, reps say Detention, juvenile centers operating with smaller staffs Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News CUMBERLAND — Representatives of the association responsible for negotiating for six of nine elements of Maryland government workers engaged in “a lively conversation” with … Continue reading →

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Budget cuts, taxes concerns for Garrett County residents

Posted on December 10, 2009 by ilovedeepcreeklakerealestate

Budget cuts, taxes concerns for Garrett County residents Kevin SpradlinCumberland Times-News MCHENRY —­ Don’t mind Joyce Bishoff if she is a bit perplexed. During a November tourism conference in Ocean City, the interim president of the Garrett County Chamber of … Continue reading →

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