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Judge rejects challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
Major business group sues over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The largest U.S. business lobbying group filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
Md. makes gains in finding jobs for military veterans
U.S. Army veteran Mary Pratt knows the exact day she came to the Maryland Center for Veterans Education and Training in Baltimore. On March 24, 2016, after the end of […]
Business lobby seeks major push on immigration
WASHINGTON — The president of the US Chamber of Commerce says the nation’s biggest business lobby intends to “pull out all the stops” to pass an overhaul of immigration laws. […]
Md. tech thrives on ‘problems that need solving’
WASHINGTON — One recent Saturday morning, Greg Merril watched a lacrosse practice with team coach Ray Megill in Potomac. But Merril was not there to scout standout players or to […]
Texas Gov. Rick Perry plans trip to Maryland
ANNAPOLIS — Texas Gov. Rick Perry is planning a trip to Maryland to tout his state for having lower taxes. Perry’s office announced Thursday he is scheduled to travel to […]
Md.’s rankings for business climate all over the place
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.
Court hears challenge to NLRB recess appointments
WASHINGTON — Republicans and business groups told a federal appeals court Wednesday that President Barack Obama violated the Constitution earlier this year when he bypassed the Senate to fill vacancies […]
Saturday boosts small business
Last Saturday, hundreds of small business owners in Maryland arrived at the shops where they earn their livelihoods — clothing boutiques, ice cream parlors, craft stores — to set up for the day. Then they waited.
Cato gives O’Malley a ‘D’ for growth
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.
Big guns join the fight over fault
A case pending before Maryland’s top court has attracted national attention as groups representing U.S. businesses, doctors and insurers are pressing the Court of Appeals to preserve a 165-year-old ruling that defendants cannot be held liable for damages if the plaintiffs’ own negligence contributed at all to their injuries.
State ranks first in innovation, entrepreneurship
Maryland is the top state for innovation and entrepreneurship, according to recent rankings by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, however, commercialization of these ideas is still lacking. “Given the amount […]
