Annapolis notes reveal storm cleanup costs and political squabbles
Gov. Hughes put the great Feb 11 snow cleanup bill between 3 million and 3.5 million, citing SHA, Maryland National Guard, and state police costs, while the legislature debates funding for inspections and prison expansion amid a flu season and EPA pressure.
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Accord Reached on Hike in Unemployment Benefits
Maryland officials reached a consensus to raise maximum unemployment benefits from 153 to at least 160 weekly, with possible moves to 165. The plan also permanently extends 13 weeks of extra benefits and phases in a 2.7 percent surcharge on employer contributions to the workmen's compensation fund over three years. A state labor department proposal was not settled.
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Senate panel votes to cut budget not raise taxes
Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee members signaled a plan to trim Gov. Harry Hughes budget by about 9.5 million from Medicaid and up to 22 million overall to avoid cigarette and liquor tax increases. Chair Laurence Levitan warned the move may push funds into a deficit, with possible extra revenue reducing the needed cuts. The panel did not vote on actual cuts or the tax bills, outlining policy for next steps amid favorable tax revenue prospects.
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MIEMSS to present a nursing workshop in Hagerstown
The Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services will run a one day workshop titled Topics in Critical Care Nursing Cardioactive Therapeutics at Washington County Hospital Pangbora Hall on Friday March 11. It covers inotropic drugs vasodilators and calcium antagonists and their nursing implications. A preregistration fee of 12 is due by March 4. Participants earn 0.4 continuing education units from the University of Maryland School of Nursing. For details contact Conrad Micheel Smith at MIEMSS weekdays 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 301 791-2366 or 301 293-1749. Checks payable to MIEMSS Nursing Workshop Program.
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Weather forecast for the Nations and East region
The Weather Service predicts rain and snow for Wednesday across the East region and rain for the Pacific Northwest. Central portions of the country are forecast to be mostly cloudy with unsettled conditions.
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States in crisis as deficits wallop budgets nationwide
An AP survey of all 50 states shows 22 running deficits totaling about 5.8 billion while 15 report surpluses near 1.9 billion. States raise taxes or trim budgets to cope, with many delaying debts and borrowing little. California and New York face multi hundred million gaps, Alaska trims a year, and looming cuts threaten prisons and schools amid a national recovery effort.
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