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Takoma Park legislative advocate outlines Annapolis priorities as session opens
Summary
Anne Secott briefed the council on the start of the Maryland General Assembly session, highlighted leadership shifts and a governor-proposed FY27 budget with a reported $1.5 billion shortfall, and flagged bills affecting immigrant protections, energy costs and housing that the city is monitoring or supporting.
Anne Secott, the city’s legislative advocate, told the Takoma Park City Council the Maryland General Assembly began work last week and that leadership changes and committee reshuffles are already shifting priorities in Annapolis.
Secott said the governor released a proposed FY27 budget that staff are still reviewing and characterized the state’s fiscal position as having about a $1.5 billion shortfall.…
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