House of Cards Warns Maryland It Will Leave State Without Millions More in Tax Credits

“Where does it stop?” asked Maryland Del. Eric G. Luedtke (D-Montgomery) after being asked for his take on the hit Netflix drama House of Cards demanding the state extend the program millions in tax breaks or it will pack up and move production to another state. The show’s production company recently threatened Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in a letter to “break down our stage, sets and offices and set up in another state” if they do not receive further tax incentives to stay in the Old Line State.

The show has already been the recipient of millions of tax credits and was shot in the Maryland cities of Annapolis and Baltimore. The show has created 6,000 jobs and brought more than $250 million into the state – jobs and productivity they are now threatening to take away.

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“I am sure you can understand that we would not be responsible financiers and a successful production company if we did not have viable options available,” the production company’s letter to O’Malley read.

We’re almost being held for ransom,” Del. Mark N. Fisher (R-Calvert) told The Washington Post.

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