Gov. Wes Moore: Now’s the time to fix our fiscal crisis
On Wednesday, I will release my proposal to balance the state budget. For the third year in a row, we will not raise the sales tax or the property tax. Through reforms in the tax code, nearly twothirds of Marylanders will get a tax cut, and we will lower the corporate tax rate and focus on making Maryland more competitive and business-friendly. Additionally, our plan cuts spending by $2 billion. ... [Continue Story]
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Op-Ed
Gov. Wes Moore: Now’s the time to fix our fiscal crisis
On Wednesday, I will release my proposal to balance the state budget. For the third year in a row, we will not raise the sales tax or the property ... [Continue Story]
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J.E. Dean
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The world held its breath the morning of February 3, 2025. Trump’s tariffs on Canadian, Mexican, and Chinese goods were scheduled to go into effect. ... [Continue Story]
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Craig Fuller
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Howard Freedlander
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Al Sikes
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Letter to Editor
Open Letter to Talbot County Council: Keep our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement
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