Legislative update: MD lawmakers grapple with taxes, juvenile justice, health care

Maryland’s legislature will wrap up its work this year in three-and-a-half weeks. What will it have done, and how will it affect residents of the Free State?
The most fundamental task of any legislative session--even if it doesn’t claim the most headlines--is to pass a budget that’s balanced: which means expected tax revenues high enough to pay for what the state plans to spend. There’s a tug-of-war right now between the House and Senate about taxes.
We’re talking about that and other important legislation this morning with WYPR News Director Matt Bush.Links:

2024 Maryland Legislative tracker: What’s advancing ahead of Crossover Day
Maryland Gov. Moore doesn’t ‘see a need’ to raise taxes this year
New bill reignites debate over LGBTQ-inclusive school health curriculum
New state budget could cut millions of dollars from community college funding
Maryland House OK’s juvenile justice changes; Differing Senate bill could pass next week
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