Gov. Larry Hogan announced the launch of a Small Acreage Cover Crop Program to support small farm producers and urban agriculture. The pilot program is operated by the Maryland Department […]
Economy
Cost of living increase announced for state employees
Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all employees across state government will receive a 4.5 percent cost of living adjustment increase, effective Nov. 1, as part of a series of measures […]
Hogan statement on comptroller’s fiscal ’22 closeout report
Gov. Larry Hogan issued the following statement regarding the Comptroller of Maryland’s closeout report showing that the state ended fiscal 2022 with a revenue surplus of $2 billion in its […]
U.S. News: Maryland no. 1 for gender equality
On Women’s Equality Day, Gov. Larry Hogan announced that U.S. News & World Report has named Maryland as the number one state for gender equality. The first-ever analysis of its […]
Low housing inventory continues in Howard
Despite an increase in active listings, housing inventory remains very low in Howard County, according to the Howard County Association of REALTORS. Active listings in Howard County during the month […]
TEDCO seeks firm for economic development, research and analysis
TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, is seeking a firm to conduct in-depth economic development research and analysis. Understanding TEDCO’s commitment to fostering an inclusive and entrepreneurial innovation ecosystem, […]
AAEDC presents County Business Patterns report
In May 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau released its annual County Business Patterns zip code-level by industry economic data. This data series covers most North American Industry Classification System industries […]
UMD’s Blockchain Business Imperative Open for New Cohort
The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is accepting registrations for the next cohort of its Blockchain Business Imperative. The six-week synchronous online certificate program starts again July 11, […]
Port adds container service
The Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore has been added to an existing international container service with the Mediterranean Shipping Co. that will include port visits between Asia and the […]
Ruppersberger secures more than $240M for state defense 
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Appropriations Committee advanced a defense funding bill that includes a 4.6 percent pay raise for troops as well as more than $240 million to boost programs and projects that […]