O'Malley still considering jobs bill in special session
Gov. Martin O'Malley reiterated Thursday evening that his administration still may push a jobs bill during the special session and Marylanders should "stay tuned" for more details.
The governor floated the possibility of a state economic stimulus measure last month, but there's been little talk around the state house of any proposal coming together. Instead, much of Maryland's political leadership has been focused on congressional redistricting.
Nevertheless, O'Malley said he would "perhaps" introduce a measure in the special session. One senior administration official told The Sun last month that the package could include expanding some popular tax credits for businesses.
Separately, the governor said Thursday that his staff is examining actions taken by other states, including some that pushed capital budgets through the legislature early in order to jump start state spending on public works projects.
"We're looking at way we might be able to do that," O'Malley said. Such a change would have to happen in the regular session, which opens in January.
The governor floated the possibility of a state economic stimulus measure last month, but there's been little talk around the state house of any proposal coming together. Instead, much of Maryland's political leadership has been focused on congressional redistricting.
Nevertheless, O'Malley said he would "perhaps" introduce a measure in the special session. One senior administration official told The Sun last month that the package could include expanding some popular tax credits for businesses.
Separately, the governor said Thursday that his staff is examining actions taken by other states, including some that pushed capital budgets through the legislature early in order to jump start state spending on public works projects.
"We're looking at way we might be able to do that," O'Malley said. Such a change would have to happen in the regular session, which opens in January.
Comments
Wow, the Governor and his staff cannot come up with any ideas so he has to check with what other states are doing! He certainly has plans to increase taxes and fees but nothing on how to increse jobs. Now we know why Maryland is pictured as one of the least friendly states to business.
Posted by: RavenJoe | October 7, 2011 2:21 PM
Pretty funny for a Friday afternoon. The only jobs this "pretty boy" knows anything about are the jobs he gets for his cronies and family. The use of his name and jobs in the same sentence is an insult to any thinking persons intelligence.
Posted by: David | October 7, 2011 3:18 PM
Owe"Malley wants desperately to raise taxes on gasoline and others in this oh so special session. He allegedly called it for gerrymandering the districts.
Look at Wisconsin. Their Governor also called and is in Special Session for ONE REASON and one reason only. JOBS!
"Walker Calls “Back to Work Wisconsin” Special Legislative Session"
"Governor Walker Calls Second Special Session on Jobs
For the second time this year Governor Scott Walker has called the legislature into special session to address jobs. The “Back to Work Wisconsin” special session is expected to begin on Thursday, September 19, and run through November."
Take a clue form the adults Owe'Malley.
Posted by: We will see! | October 7, 2011 3:28 PM
I just got fired for standing up for my dignity and integrity. Because I refused to be treated less than a human. And only way I can keep my job is to submit to this degrading request.
Posted by: Keith Wilson | October 7, 2011 4:19 PM
O'Malley now can print money?
Posted by: didactic1 | October 8, 2011 9:04 AM