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Jan 12, 2022

Five Things To Watch During Maryland’s 2022 Legislative Session

State lawmakers will debate paid family and medical leave, a $6 billion dollar budget surplus, and expanded access to abortion.

Sep 30, 2021

Update: Hogan Presents Five-Point Plan For Spending Maryland’s $2.5B Surplus

The plan includes more money in the rainy day fund, tax relief, and more money for SNAP beneficiaries.

Jan 31, 2014

D.C. Ends Year With Another Budget Surplus

At a press conference, Mayor Vince Gray said the city’s “rainy day” fund reached $1.75 billion in fiscal year 2013. However, “this does not mean we can go on a spending spree,” Gray said.

Jan 29, 2013

Budget Advocates Wanted Surplus Money Spent on Low-Income Housing

Some advocates for affordable housing and other anti-poverty programs are disappointed the District’s entire $417 million budget surplus was added to its emergency cash reserves.

Jan 29, 2013

D.C. Announces $417 Million Surplus to Be Added to ‘Rainy-Day’ Fund

The District government reported a total surplus of $417 million for the 2012 fiscal year, city officials said today. The excess revenue will be added to D.C.’s emergency fund, bringing the city’s “rainy-day” savings to nearly $1.5 billion.

Jan 25, 2013

D.C Reports $400 Million Surplus for Fiscal 2012

The District finished the 2012 fiscal year with a budget surplus of as much as $400 million, city officials say.

Feb 08, 2012

‘Strong and Getting Stronger,’ Gray Says in Speech

Mayor Vince Gray played the sunny optimist last night in delivering his second State of the District address. In a 54-minute speech before a packed house at Sixth and I Historic Synagogue, the mayor portrayed the District as an island of economic stability and growth.

 
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