Should Maryland have a state stimulus plan?

March 5, 2008

Some states aren’t waiting for the federal government’s economic stimulus package to try to boost their economies - they’re taking matters into their own hands, the AP reports.

Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell proposed a one-time tax rebate for lower-income working families and is thinking about increasing job-creation tax credits for businesses. In Illinois, Gov. Blagojevich wants to sell off sources of future revenue - such at the state’s share in a tobacco settlement - to give families tax breaks. And in Connecticut, rebate checks, rental and heating assistance are on the table.

Now, these proposals may not become reality, and funding a state stimulus plan could mean less dough for the state’s operating budget; based on news from Annapolis today, Maryland’s is already in dire straights.

Regardless, do you think lawmakers in Maryland should be floating some of these proposals?

JACKIE SAUTER, Web Editor

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