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Lobbyists warn of state budget shortfall and urge Annapolis push for county flood relief
Summary
Griffin Firm lobbyists told Allegany County commissioners that a combination of federal changes and rising costs could produce a $1.5 billion FY27 shortfall and larger structural deficits; they urged pursuit of $20–30 million in state backfill for FEMA flood denial and recommended seeking rainy-day fund support and multi-year commitments.
Representatives of the Griffin Firm briefed Allegany County commissioners on the state fiscal outlook and local funding priorities ahead of the legislative session.
Mike Johansen summarized recent spending-affordability committee estimates and said federal legislation (referred to in the briefing) could reduce state revenues and increase expenditures:…
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