Thursday, December 17, 2009

Batten down the hatches ... rough ride ahead

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-md.revenues17dec17,0,6297428.story?track=rss

O'Malley and lawmakers say many options are on the table next year, when a further $2 billion budget shortfall looms. They are expected to consider aid cuts to local governments as well as layoffs and furloughs of state employees. They also are expected to debate tuition increases at public universities.

3 comments:

faith said...

Now, if they would get around to rescinding Thornton, we would be getting somewheres!

Anonymous said...

I spoke of Thornton over a year ago. Half the people I brought it up to have no clue what it is.

faith said...

Unfortunately, that is your typical Maryland voter. I have found that to be true where I work as well as in the community meetings I have attended!