Businesses differ on governor?s tax pitch

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Anne Arundel business groups differ on Gov. Martin O?Malley?s plan to fix a mounting deficit, but they agree the consumer likely will feel the pinch.

“Revenue raised by a sales tax increase ends up in the general fund, which is a dark hole,” said Bob Burdon, president of the Annapolis and Anne Arundel Chamber of Commerce. “That money will go in, but nothing will come out to benefit the citizens.”

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