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Budget deficit, energy and tax issues loom over MD economy
Maryland’s economy shows strong assets but faces high taxes, a $1.5B deficit, workforce gaps and federal uncertainty.
Massive data centers can bring opportunities, energy challenges to Maryland
Maryland data centers could create thousands of jobs, boost tax revenue and help close the state’s $1.5B deficit, but energy concerns remain.
Economist: Manufacturing could bolster region’s industrial market
Although the Baltimore area industrial market remains strong a healthier manufacturing environment could provide a boost.
A tale of 2 Marylands
A Baltimore-based economist Monday called on state and local economic officials to address a growing economic gap among jurisdictions in Maryland.
Cold winter causes slow economy?
The Baltimore metro area's long cold winter may cause some short term discomfort for the local economy.
Basu on rain tax: They get you on the bounce
Leave it to an economist to sum up how Maryland's stormwater management fee works.
Inside Maryland Politics: The Unemployment Insurance Tax Drop
In case you missed it this morning, I joined Fraser Smith, senior news analyst for WYPR, on Inside Maryland Politics to discuss the expected decrease in the state’s unemployment insurance tax.
Economist Basu faults formula for unemployment tax
Maryland businesses next year will begin paying the lowest unemployment tax rate in four years, state officials announced Wednesday.
Dueling studies released on proposed gambling expansion
Up to $1.6 billion in Maryland money has been spent at a West Virginia casino in the last decade, according to a study paid for by proponents of expanding gambling in the Free State, making it vital that voters approve table games and a sixth casino.
Orioles, Ravens sharing the wealth
After 14 autumns as an afterthought, the Orioles — headed to the playoffs — have made the beleaguered baseball franchise the focus of Baltimore’s professional sports scene.
Report: Area needs more ‘quality jobs’
Economic development in the Baltimore metropolitan area needs to focus on creating “quality jobs” and cultivating a skilled workforce, areas that have been lacking, a report released Thursday said. The […]
Cardin: Access to capital still a challenge for small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Though the lending climate has become friendlier to small businesses than it was at the start of the downturn in 2008, access to capital continues to be […]
