Lawmakers: State cuts could put economy under strain

Anne Arundel County leaders are eyeing the state budget woes carefully because increased taxes and spending cuts could strain the county government.

“Whether it?s school construction money or aid to the counties, whatever the state may cut from us will have a major impact on the county,” said County Council Chairman Ronald Dillon. “And we don?t have an avenue to get quick funding because of our tax cap. The special session could be a major, major issue for us.”