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November 13, 2013
November 13, 2013
Contact:
Steve Crim
ANNAPOLIS — Special
interest groups outlined their opposition to proposed tax cuts that
would provide economic relief for struggling middle-class families, in
an article published Sunday by the Baltimore Sun. Much of their arguments were based on the need for government revenue.
"After
seven years of tax and fee hikes, Maryland's working families are
struggling more than ever. For years, the governor and his special
interest groups have argued that a small tax or fee increase won't hurt
anybody's bottom line. But, the cumulative effect of all those
increases have had a devastating effect on the budgets of those who can
least afford it," charged Larry Hogan, Chairman of the non-partisan
grassroots organization Change Maryland. "Next year's election year
politics mean that we may finally see some relief for these families and
the far-left special interest groups aren’t happy."
Hogan's
comments come on the heels of reports that the same lawmakers who
increased over 40 taxes and fees have done an about face and are looking
to cut some taxes like the corporate income tax and the much reviled
"rain tax." Both Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker of the House
Mike Busch have indicated they would consider tax cuts next year as a
mean to improve job growth and Maryland’s flailing economy.
"Every
four years, these politicians have an epiphany that tax relief will
create jobs and grow the economy. Then, once re-elected, they do just
the opposite," said Hogan. "Now, if the far-left special interest
groups have their way, middle-class families won’t even get a brief
election year respite."
Environmental
and health care groups, as well as key legislators in the General
Assembly have warned against tax relief for Marylanders saying that any
reduction in revenue will hurt their pet projects. Governor O’Malley
has also indicated that he will not push for middle class economic
relief next year.
"The
time has come for our state government to reign in spending," Hogan
continued. "We wouldn't need these outrageous taxes if our lawmakers
were able to fund projects efficiently. Instead, their M.O. is to
continually throw money at a problem, without regard to how it's spent.
By dialing down the taxes and spending more efficiently, we would be
able to fund all our worthy causes without putting even more pressure on
taxpayers."
SOURCES: Advocates line up in defense of Maryland taxes The Baltimore Sun, November 10, 2013 http://articles.baltimoresun.
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