August 30th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

Maryland's state revenues are almost $217 million more than projected in the last fiscal year.  Comptroller Peter Franchot provided the new numbers this week while also warning of some troubling economic indicators. The stronger-than-expected revenue resulted from growth from capital gains. The additional revenue means the state's general fund balance is now about $351 million. That's compared to the overall operating budget last year of $46.6 billion.  Still, Franchot says some indicators increase the possibility of economic contraction. Despite this unexpected influx of revenue-  the Comptroller advocates a fiscally conservation approach…