Study calls State Center project a $127 million taxpayer handout

The first part of the public-private partnership State Center project in Baltimore represents a $127 million giveaway of taxpayer dollars with more on the way, according to a new report from the Maryland Public Policy Institute and the Maryland Tax Education Foundation. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Andrew Hazlett - Jul 8, 2011 - 4:25 AM PDT
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Howard Libit
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by Howard Libit - Jul. 8, 2011

Why wouldn't the reporter include any comments from either the state or the developer? Or indicate whether she even bothered to try to get comment? Doesn't she want to ask the question of whether they agree or disagree with the numbers from this conservative-leaning think tank?

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Gin Ferrara
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by Gin Ferrara - Jul. 9, 2011

In reading this report a second time, I reduced my rating a bit to reflect the lack of multiple perspectives. The data is very detailed, however, there are other articles that have more points of view on this subject.

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Andrew Hazlett
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by Andrew Hazlett - Jul. 9, 2011
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