Comments on: Maryland ranked 19th in growth in government spending, Tax Foundation says https://marylandreporter.com/2013/07/23/maryland-ranked-19th-in-growth-in-government-spending-tax-foundation-says/ The news site for government and politics in the Free State Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:26:00 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 By: higgy01 https://marylandreporter.com/2013/07/23/maryland-ranked-19th-in-growth-in-government-spending-tax-foundation-says/#comment-7481 Thu, 25 Jul 2013 17:26:00 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=17656#comment-7481 Growth in spending is not a true gage. Let’s look at tax and spend per capita then let’s look at some spending details. That includes future obligations for irresponsible inane projects. Maryland spends more per student than most other states yet our education system is mediocre at best. O’Malley has obligated the state for billions for offshore wind mills which will do nothing but provide a windfall for the constructors and will be dormant within five years of completion. Much the same as his white elephant hotel he had built in the city. Every year of O’Malley’s reign expenditures have increased. He has instituted over 33 new taxes during his reign claiming some kind of deficit including a “structural” deficit, whatever that is.

]]> By: Dale McNamee https://marylandreporter.com/2013/07/23/maryland-ranked-19th-in-growth-in-government-spending-tax-foundation-says/#comment-7458 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:41:00 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=17656#comment-7458 ” Maryland ranks 19th. in government growth and spending …”
Yayyyyy ! Whoo Hoo !

]]> By: Dale McNamee https://marylandreporter.com/2013/07/23/maryland-ranked-19th-in-growth-in-government-spending-tax-foundation-says/#comment-7457 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 17:37:00 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=17656#comment-7457 In reply to abby_adams.

Abby,
Not only are wages stagnating, but hours are being cut along with people losing jobs…

]]> By: abby_adams https://marylandreporter.com/2013/07/23/maryland-ranked-19th-in-growth-in-government-spending-tax-foundation-says/#comment-7454 Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:41:00 +0000 https://marylandreporter.com/?p=17656#comment-7454 “Wisely avoided making those kinds of severe cuts” Mr Bergsman? No our august legislators have raised taxes, tolls & fees 32 times & will still be crying for more spending & more revenue come next session. While higher taxes may not affect your bottom line, check with the average, middle class MD taxpayer who watches the $$ flow out to feed the hungry gov beast while wages continue stagnate. Yeah, O’Malley’s tenure has been great for him & his pals, not much for all Free Staters’ from Western MD to the Eastern Shore.

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