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Franchot Discusses Reasons for Opposition to RELIEF Act Bill

February 5th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

After advancing with amendments in the state Senate this week, Governor Larry Hogan’s $1 billion RELIEF Act of 2021 faced scrutiny in the House during Thursday’s Ways and Means Committee meeting. While the bill has been characterized by some as a strong starting point in helping Maryland residents still struggling under economic losses during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of Hogan’s staunchest allies disagrees. Comptroller Peter Franchot…