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Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
Mar 20, 2026

MD tax incentive programs supported 24K jobs in FY2025, report finds

Maryland's tax incentive programs supported about 24,000 jobs in fiscal year 2025, investing $434 million in private capital statewide, a report found.

The former UAW-GM Center for Human Resources complex on Detroit's east riverfront is now called The Icon. (The USA TODAY network via Reuters)
Dec 19, 2025

Maryland tech firm aims to fill 800 jobs at future Detroit HQ

Maryland-based defense and cybersecurity firm Eccalon plans to move its headquarters to Detroit, invest $71M and create up to 800 jobs.

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich speaks at a function in November 2024. He is expected to sign Expedited Bill 10-25, legislation creating a hiring preference for displaced federal workers, on July 24. (Leila Cox/Capital News Service)
May 15, 2025

Montgomery County backs first-ever TIF for $2.8B Viva White Oak project

Montgomery County recently announced its first-ever Tax Increment Financing proposal to support the $2.8 billion Viva White Oak project.

CFG Bank invests $3M in Arctaris to boost Baltimore jobs
May 6, 2025

CFG Bank invests $3M in Arctaris to boost Baltimore jobs

CFG Bank invested $3M with Arctaris Impact Notes to support job growth, small business diversity and community revitalization in Baltimore.

Aug 21, 2013

Tense moments color nearly 6-hour Board of Public Works meeting

Gov. Martin O'Malley did not appear to enjoy himself during a nearly six hour meeting of the Board of Public Works on Wednesday.

Jan 30, 2013

Eye Opener: Jobs to be O’Malley’s focus in State of State

Gov. Martin O'Malley is expected to focus on job creation when he delivers his annual State of the State address Wednesday at noon in the House of Delegates chamber.

Sep 5, 2012

Productivity rises as employers cut back on hiring

WASHINGTON — U.S. companies got more output from their workers this spring than initially thought. Productivity rose at a modest 2.2 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter, largely because […]

Apr 10, 2012

New law extends job creation tax credit program

ANNAPOLIS — The duration of a job creation tax credit program was doubled Tuesday, as legislation authorizing the credit’s extension was among the dozens of bills signed by Gov. Martin […]

Apr 5, 2012

Obama signs small business legislation

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed legislation that will help small businesses and make it easier for startups to raise capital. Obama says it’s a “potential game-changer” for American […]

Mar 24, 2012

Tax credit review legislation wins tentative approval in House of Delegates

ANNAPOLIS — The House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Saturday to legislation that would require the review of 31 of the state’s 341 tax breaks, many of which go to […]

Mar 5, 2012

Job creation driving highway bills in Congress

WASHINGTON — The lure of roads, bridges, buses and trains isn’t enough anymore to drive an expensive transportation bill through Congress. So to round up votes, congressional leaders are pitching […]

Feb 13, 2012

Frederick County steps up business development

FREDERICK — Frederick County officials say they’re stepping up efforts to attract and keep businesses. County Commissioners Chairman Blaine Young says that starting Monday, the new office of Business Development […]

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