The governor and the Board of Public Works cut already approved funding for state services by $61 million on Wednesday. Midyear cuts like this are ordinarily used to plug holes in the budget in response to lower-than-expected revenues, but the
Position Statement in support of House Bill 368 Given before the House Appropriations Committee Requiring the Board of Public Works (BPW) to provide more notification prior to cutting already approved funding for state services would strengthen the state’s finances and
An Open Government Demands Prior Notice of Budget Cuts A change in an important aspect of Maryland’s annual state budget development would help the governor and legislature work more collaboratively, promote greater citizen involvement and increase accountability – all of
