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Miller warns of difficulty raising minimum wage
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s Senate president on Thursday braced his colleagues for a difficult debate over raising the state’s minimum wage and asked senators to be open to compromise. Senate President […]
Unemployment rates rise in 90 pct. of U.S. cities
WASHINGTON — Unemployment rates rose in nearly all large U.S. cities in June as college graduates and many of those still in school began searching for jobs. The Labor Department […]
Gas tax, tolls rising in Maryland next week
ANNAPOLIS — The cost of driving in Maryland is going up next week. The state’s first gas tax increase in two decades goes into effect, along with the second round […]
Legg Mason sees rise in Feb. managed assets
Legg Mason Inc. reported assets under management in February 2013 totaled $661 billion, a 3.6 percent increase over the $638 billion that the company reported in February 2012.
U.S. consumer spending rose 0.8 percent in September
WASHINGTON — Americans increased their spending in September at twice the rate that their income grew, a sign of confidence in the economy. Still, consumers made up the difference by […]
Unemployment applications up by 4,000
WASHINGTON — The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose to a seasonally adjusted 367,000, a level consistent with only modest hiring. Weekly applications increased last week by 4,000 from […]
Trade deficit up 0.2% to $42 billion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit grew to $42 billion in July, widened by fewer exports to Europe, India and Brazil that offset a steep decline in oil imports. The […]
Finally, a good fall to be a vendor
It’s a good time to be a sports fan in Baltimore, but it’s an ever better time to be a sports vendor in Baltimore.
Labor Day travel expected to increase 2.9 percent
NEW YORK — Americans plan to hit the road this Labor Day weekend despite rising gas prices. Thirty-three million people will travel 50 miles or more, a 2.9 percent increase […]
Airline fare increase looking like it will stick
DALLAS — Get ready to spend more on travel. Airlines are raising ticket prices again after a four-month lull that coincided with falling fuel costs. Over the weekend, several big […]
PSC rejects most of Pepco rate increase request
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland regulators have rejected a large portion of the Potomac Electric Power Co.’s request for a 4 percent rate increase, citing the company’s history of substandard performance. The […]
New housing sought at EBDI
Private builders are being sought to replace a cluster of rotting, vacant rowhouses in Middle East with at least 45 homes or duplexes that will list for up to $257,000 […]
