Facing a tight budget in a rough economy, House Speaker Michael E. Busch, D-Annapolis, said yesterday any legislation that comes with a cost greater than zero will spur an automatic review by the chamber's leadership.
Bond bills, the appropriations that fund local projects such as the Maryland Hall for the Creative Arts and the Light House shelter, also will face tough criteria. Although Gov. Martin O'Malley set aside $15 million for bond bills,...
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