MD Del. Mark Fisher on Tax Hike Proposals in Annapolis

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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK FISHER - Maryland State Delegate (represents District 27C in the Maryland House of Delegates, which covers parts of Calvert County) and member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus – discuss latest on MD tax proposals
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Crossover Day: Gov. Wes Moore nixes B2B, sugary drinks taxes in budget as clock ticks for Session 2025 bills
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WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - MARK FISHER - Maryland State Delegate (represents District 27C in the Maryland House of Delegates, which covers parts of Calvert County) and member of the Maryland Freedom Caucus – discuss latest on MD tax proposals
SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/fisher4maryland
Crossover Day: Gov. Wes Moore nixes B2B, sugary drinks taxes in budget as clock ticks for Session 2025 bills
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