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Lobbyists brief Bowie council on 2025 state budget, $6.2 million racetrack allocation and new taxes and programs
Summary
Cornerstone Government Affairs representatives told the council the state budget preserves a $6.2 million allocation for the Bowie racetrack and summarized major state tax and fee changes, the Protect Our Federal Workers Act, and other legislation affecting municipal interests.
Representatives from Cornerstone Government Affairs briefed council on key outcomes of the 2025 Maryland legislative session and budget that could affect Bowie.
Cornerstone said the state budget preserved $6.2 million in funding that will be allocated to Prince George’s County for two projects tied to the Bowie racetrack and an associated racing program; those funds will be available for the county to draw down after the county’s FY2026 budget process and once state fiscal year 2026 begins on July 1. The presenters said the allocation survived a contentious state budget season.
Cornerstone also outlined several statewide tax and fee changes in the budget…
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