There's a good reason: Maryland faces at least a $6 billion structural deficit over the next four years. We should not try to solve this problem through tax increases and furloughs. We need to take the problem head on by making government leaner and more efficient.
To do so, we need to open ourselves up to new solutions. Here are some ideas worth considering:
1. Switch most state employees to a four-day, 40-hour work week. By doing...
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