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Savings came from reduced enrollment in Medicaid.
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Lawmakers still have their say on $63 billion spending plan.
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Wes Moore didn’t say no or yes to tax or fee increases as MD General Assembly convened for annual session amid $761 million budget shortfall.
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Mayor Scott called reforming electronic home monitoring his “biggest priority” for this session.
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Pet road projects threatened. Tax hike not ruled out.
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The department says it’s operating with about 30% less apparatus than it needs to cover the city.
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For the first time in 125 years, the council has the power to cut and add from the budget proposal.
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Tax rate will remain the same next year.
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But a do-over vote lands the money safely on the green.
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Supporters of the change say it’s needed to modernize the profession.