Baker on Budget Gap: 'We Have to Look at Almost Everything'

With Prince George's County facing a projected budget shortfall of more than $100 million and the state's gap expected to hit $1 billion, County Executive Rushern Baker says that elected officials will "have to look at almost everything" in the coming months to make up the difference.

That could include anything from an increase in Maryland's gas tax to a five-cent plastic bag fee to introducing slot machines in the county, Baker told The Washington Post over the weekend.

Baker — now a year into his term — said he'll lobby for changes to the state's income tax formula and fight a proposed shift of teacher pension costs onto the counties.

He is also seeking state approval for a tax incentive program to attract more businesses to the county.

For more, view the Post's full interview.