What Does the State Windfall Mean for Counties?

New Year. New General Assembly session. New Governor. But most important of all, Maryland is looking at unprecedented budget surpluses for the next 5 years. In the counties, however, there isn't a feeling of flush. Sunil Dasgupta asks Delegate Marc Korman, the Maryland House Chair for the state's Spending Affordability Committee, how the state windfall is likely to reshape public finance in the state and in counties? Music from Silver Spring's own power pop band, The Airport 77s. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support: Poolesville Green MoCoPAAN Sustainable Earth Eating Repair the World Previous weeks' community organizations Washington Independent Review of Books VisArts Art Lab Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Miriam's Kitchen UpCounty Prevention Network Woman to Woman Mentoring The Civic Circle Linus Project Montgomery County Chapter Action Committee for Transit Urban Adventure Squad