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Aug 17, 2011

Maryland, Delaware resorts ride wave of commercial success

OCEAN CITY — It’s been a busy summer, and resort towns in the area are looking to continue their commercial success through the next couple of months, even after children […]

May 26, 2011

High court sustains Ariz. employer sanctions law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court upheld an Arizona law Thursday that penalizes businesses for hiring workers who are in the United States illegally, rejecting arguments that states have no role in immigration […]

May 24, 2011

US mayors to meet in Baltimore next month

Mayors from around the country will gather in Baltimore next month for the annual meeting of The United States Conference of Mayors. The economy, job creation, transportation, high-speed rail, homeland […]

May 4, 2011

Three inducted into Maryland Business Hall of Fame

The Maryland Chamber of Commerce inducted three business executives from around the state into its Maryland Business Hall of Fame on Wednesday during the group’s annual membership meeting. Joining the […]

May 3, 2011

Md. business allies split over gas tax

Maryland’s business groups have dug in opposing sides of the gas tax debate, prompting early sniping between advocates that are most often allies. Transportation funding has emerged as one of […]

Apr 18, 2011

Mikulski, Cardin, to announce $300M in BRAC funds

BETHESDA — Maryland’s senators are announcing $300 million for traffic improvements related to military base realignment. Sen. Barbara Mikulski and Sen. Benjamin Cardin will visit the National Institutes of Health […]

Apr 7, 2011

FirstEnergy to hire 30 to 40 at Williamsport headquarters

HAGERSTOWN — The president of FirstEnergy Corp.’s Maryland operations says the company will add 30 to 40 workers at its Williamsport office. James Fakult made the announcement Wednesday at a […]

Mar 11, 2011

Top 5: ‘We’re shooting ourselves in the foot’

This week, the Maryland Lottery Agency released revenue figures from the state’s two slots casinos, the chief of staff for Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake resigned and BWI announced it could soon […]

Jan 26, 2011

New coalition looks to stop state raids of transportation money

Senate Majority Leader Robert J. Garagiola plans on introducing a major tax package to pump $400 million to $600 million a year into the dwindling transportation trust fund, along with […]

Oct 28, 2010

Ehrlich asks for chance to change ‘business culture’ in Annapolis

Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich blasted the state’s stance towards the private sector Thursday night, telling business owners and executives Maryland has become “a flyover state.” Ehrlich drew applause from […]