Top Maryland Democrats Agree To $290 Million Package Of Bills To Help Baltimore

Democratic leaders in the General Assembly have agreed on a package of more than $290 million in aid designed to spark a rebirth in Baltimore.

But Gov. Larry Hogan — while supportive of making the city’s future “better and brighter,” according to a spokesman — opposes the sort of mandates that Democratic leaders proposed to pay for it.

Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller announced his support Wednesday for a package of nine bills — plus millions of dollars in the state budget for city parks — that House Speaker Michael E. Busch developed with leaders in his chamber.

With support from the leader in each chamber, the legislation is likely to be approved by the Assembly.

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