ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A Howard County lawmaker wants to make state agencies more accountable when repeated shortcomings are cited in state audits.

The measure’s sponsor, Delegate Gail Bates, is holding a news conference on Tuesday to talk about the legislation.

Bates, a Republican, says too many state agencies are being cited for problems that were identified in earlier audits.

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