The Maryland State Department of Assessments and Taxation announced the implementation of its 2023 Tax Credit Awareness Campaign, urging Marylanders to consider whether they may be eligible to receive a […]
Government
Goals smashed: $162.9 billion in federal contracts awarded to small businesses
There was recently big news out of Washington with the Small Business Administration’s announcement that the Biden-Harris Administration exceeded its small business contracting goal of 23% in fiscal 2022. When […]
State to revamp government, modernize IT Information operations
Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of actions to rebuild state government and modernize operations within the Maryland Department of Information Technology. To improve core services the state will employ […]
Round two of state cannabis business assistance fund opens Aug. 1
The Maryland Department of Commerce announced that applications will open on Aug. 1 for the second round of funding available through the state’s Cannabis Business Assistance Fund. The $40 million […]
Federal funding to boost MD high-speed Internet
The state of Maryland will deploy more than $267 million in federal funding to bring high-speed Internet access to every Marylander. As part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funding from […]
Moore announces vision for public safety in state
Gov. Wes Moore laid out the Moore-Miller administration’s vision to address public safety in Maryland. The strategy is focused on supporting law enforcement; building stronger, more vibrant communities; coordinating across […]
Moore creates Maryland Economic Council
Gov. Wes Moore recently signed an executive order to promote Maryland’s economic future through the creation of the Maryland Economic Council. The council will serve as the command center for […]
Maryland Commerce opens applications for Cannabis Business Assistance Fund
The Maryland Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the first round of funding available through the Cannabis Business Assistance Fund. The fund, which will offer both […]
Opinion | How a bill that sounds good gets killed
We all know, don’t we, about the shortage of nurses and all kinds of other health care providers. Overworked nurses were already in short supply before the pandemic, but COVID […]
State renews economic development MOU with Netherlands
The Maryland Department of Commerce has renewed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Netherlands to support economic development collaboration between the regions. The agreement, which was signed with InnovationQuarter, the […]