Ferguson rolls out ‘scary’ list of cuts, favors broadening business sales tax list

Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) laid out $1 billion in potential service cuts that he said “scare me because they’re very real and being contemplated” as lawmakers struggle with the budget. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)

The leader of the Maryland Senate unveiled $1 billion in new budget cuts Friday that he said could be considered as state leaders contemplate continued uncertainty in the federal budget.

Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City) said the legislative session now entering its final three weeks “is continuing to be the most uncertain session that I have ever experienced in this role and in the 15 years I’ve served in the legislature.”…

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