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MD Board of Public Works approves $800M bond sale
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved the sale of $800 million of the state’s general obligation bonds.
Job openings rise by most in 2 years; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
U.S. job openings increased by the most in two years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health.
Gas tax in MD to increase slightly on July 1
Maryland motorists will face an increase in the state gas tax rate starting next month, though they may not notice the change.
Key Bridge litigation is hard to keep track of. Here’s a guide before civil trial.
Litigation over the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is just ramping up. Here's what to know ahead of a civil trial.
Inflation posts largest annual increase in three years in April
U.S. inflation increased at its fastest pace in three years in April, driven by higher energy prices due to the Iran war.
MARBIDCO to offer relief loans to MD oystermen
MARBIDCO officials said the organization will provide disaster relief loans to eligible Maryland commercial oyster harvesters.
Fed minutes show more policymakers were prepared to lay groundwork for rate hike
A growing number of Federal Reserve officials said last month the central bank should lay the groundwork for a possible rate hike.
MD tourism sees ‘uneven recovery’ amid convention center, downtown challenges
Maryland tourism faces uneven recovery as the Baltimore Convention Center's size and hotel closures impact the industry, though events and visitor spending remain strong.
Tax refunds help to lift US retail sales; rising inflation drag looms
U.S. retail sales increased solidly for a third straight month in April, though part of the rise in receipts was due to a sharp rise in inflation since the start of the U.S.-backed war with Iran.
Warsh clinches Senate approval as next Fed chair as inflation intensifies
The U.S. Senate approved Kevin Warsh as chair of the Federal Reserve, putting him at the helm as the central bank grapples with intensifying inflation.
Consumer prices see biggest annual rise in almost three years as prices increase broadly
U.S. consumer prices rose at a brisk clip for a second straight month in April, resulting in the largest annual increase in inflation in nearly three years.
To the ’burbs and beyond: How can MD boost business outside cities?
Locales in Maryland’s outer reaches have their own strengths and attractions — and varied approaches to economic development.
