By BRIAN WITTE
Associated Press

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) _ Republican Gov. Larry Hogan says he is concerned about how his legislative agenda and Maryland budget measures are progressing, as the Maryland General Assembly enters its last week.

Hogan said in an interview Monday with The Associated Press that he was elected because voters want more fiscal responsibility and tax relief. He says some in the Democratic-controlled Legislature “haven’t quite gotten that message yet.”

Hogan is especially critical of a change the Senate added to his proposal for a tax break for small businesses. The change added an audit of personal property tax returns filed by businesses on taxes they have paid.

The governor says that’s “a nonstarter,” because it would put a greater burden on businesses. Hogan says he hopes to work out a bipartisan solution by April 13.