O’Malley floats 1-cent sales tax hike 

Posted: 1:50 pm Wed, January 11, 2012
By Nicholas Sohr
Daily Record Business Writer

ANNAPOLIS – Gov. Martin O’Malley floated a 1-cent sales tax increase on Wednesday as another potential remedy to the state’s persistent and widespread money problems. The idea appeared to catch lawmakers off guard as they gathered in the State House for the start of the 90-day legislative session that will have them debating increased spending on ...