Maryland is out of step with the rest of the US in the way the state charges juveniles. This only makes our criminal justice system less effective. It’s time for real change and that has to come through our legislature.
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Don’t delay Montgomery County school construction any longer, it’s time for a progressive recordation tax increase
[UPDATE] On May 9, the council voted 7–4 to increase the recordation tax premium rate while leaving the base rate and school implement rate unchanged.
This past week, a second round of delays for school construction projects were considered by the Montgomery County Council due to lower revenue projections. In light of these pending delays, the County Council is looking at raising the progressive recordation tax—a fee you pay when you buy a house or refinance above the original cost of the house.
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