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Biotech tax credit faces demise amid talk of special session
ANNAPOLIS — A Rockville-based biotechnology company spent the last year trying to kill off bacteria that cause stomach ulcers, the kind of research that would be difficult to conduct without […]
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 […]
U.S. orders for long-lasting goods rise 2.2 percent
WASHINGTON — U.S. companies ordered more long-lasting goods last month, showing businesses are willing to buy equipment and machinery even after an investment tax credit was halved. The Commerce Department […]
Coin show tax credit lives
ANNAPOLIS — The Maryland General Assembly is poised to retain an imperiled 22-year-old tax break for collectible coin dealers, which Gov. Martin O’Malley had sought to eliminate in next year’s […]
Insurance tax credit auction nets $84M for venture fund
ANNAPOLIS — A highly touted state venture capital program raised $84 million in an online auction of insurance premium tax credits Thursday, setting the stage for its first round of […]
Consumers spend more after incomes rise again
WASHINGTON — U.S. consumers earned a little more in January and spent most of the extra money. The modest gains should keep the economy growing slowly. But they disappointed economists, […]
Maryland senators discuss bipartisan legislation
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland senators from both parties want residents to know they can agree on some things. Democrats and Republicans outlined several measures on Thursday that have bipartisan support. One […]
New ‘House of Cards’ to be filmed in Baltimore
Netflix, the online movie and television service, has tapped Maryland as the backdrop for its first-ever venture into original dramatic programming, state film officials announced Thursday. “House of Cards” will […]
Anne Arundel offers incentives for green homes
John Hamblin didn’t have to think twice when asked what he liked most about his new green home in Gambrills. And no, it’s not the native landscaping surrounding the property […]
Gov. O’Malley wants tax credit for turbine builders
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley will propose a tax credit for manufacturers that build components for offshore wind turbines as part of his growing slate of legislation to nurture the […]
Senator Theatre rejected for tax credit
A request for a state historic tax credit to help restore and renovate the Senator Theatre has been rejected by the Maryland Historical Trust, which could slow efforts to rejuvenate […]
1,000 workers hired under tax credit plan but questions raised
Lloyd Coates has made steel, guns, airplane wings, parts for landing gear and Styrofoam cups. But he spent most of the last two years out of work, handing out resumes […]
