MACo Matters: Ferguson renews stance against broad-based tax increases

Moore finds unexpected roots, DEI is defended, Alsobrooks feels the love and more from the counties’ conference. Ongoing budget pressures — and how to address them — have been top of mind for leaders gathered in Ocean City this week for the annual Maryland Association of Counties summer conference. But the leader of the Maryland Senate said he is unlikely to consider broad-based tax increases to address looming budget deficits.