Senate President Thomas Mike Miller said Maryland residents would “rather have some tax increases” than cut the budget. Where did he do his research? Talking with himself? If our readers and letter writers can serve as evidence, Maryland residents overwhelmingly want the state to cut its spending.

Fortunately the General Assembly did not pass any tax increases this year. But a projected $1.5 billion deficit next year means our legislators must find a way to reconcile revenue with spending.