House, Senate Both Back Plans To Increase Taxes in Maryland

Under pressure from Gov. William Donald Schaefer and the education community, the Maryland House last week approved the largest tax increase in the state's history.

The House revenue plan, which could boost state and local taxes by as much as $800 million, was adopted only days after the Senate approved a bill increasing state revenues by about $250 million.

The two chambers were expected to come to an agreement on tax and budget issues by the...