Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot would like to see the governor and General Assembly expand what merchandise is covered under Maryland's tax-free week during the annual state-subsidized sale.

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Shoppers might save 6 cents on every dollar if they purchase certain clothing and shoes during this week’s sales tax holiday in Maryland.

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Maryland is No. 1 — or is it No. 7? On third thought, it might be 41st. Critics and champions of the Free State’s business climate and tax policy have plenty to argue about most days, and all-over-the-place business climate rankings do little to quell the conflict.

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Gov. Martin O'Malley's former chief of staff, now member of a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to cut a deal to prevent "fiscal cliff" tax increases and spending cuts, said Monday he's not surprised Maryland would be hit extra hard by sequestration.

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If Congress fails to prevent automatic tax increases by year’s end, the typical family in Maryland will pay a bigger bill than the typical family just about anywhere else in the United States.

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A report released Tuesday by the Cato Institute names the best and worst governors for economic growth. While Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley avoided a failing grade, Cato says he's barely passing.

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When it comes to money, two things are certain: shoppers like saving it and business owners like making it. Anything that makes it easier to reach those goals simultaneously is good to go — at least according to consumers and ...

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