The Maryland Energy Administration has announced the second year of the fiscal 2023 Streetlight and Outdoor Lighting Efficiency grant program. With the focus on the installation of light-emitting diode fixtures […]
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State bringing back Apprenticeship Tax Credit
The state of Maryland’s Apprenticeship Tax Credit is again available to employers who hire new registered apprentices. Originally created as a component of the More Jobs for Marylanders Act of […]
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UMD Strategic Partnership establishes health institute
The University of Maryland Strategic Partnership: MPowering the State has announced a partnership to establish the University of Maryland 3-Institute for Health Computing, which is being led by the University […]
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Maryland launches $1M telework assistance program for small businesses
The Maryland Department of Commerce has launched a new program to assist small businesses with retaining and creating jobs across the state. Funded with $1 million in Gov. Larry Hogan’s […]
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Maryland Tourism reports continued recovery
According to an economic impact report released by the Maryland Department of Commerce, the state’s tourism industry is continuing a strong recovery, recapturing nearly 90 percent of pre-pandemic visitor spending. […]
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Howard announces $1.65M Grant for Patuxent Branch Trail upgrade
A $1.65 million grant has been awarded to Howard County to upgrade the surface of a 1.3-mile dirt and gravel section of the popular Patuxent Branch Trail, in Savage and […]
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State addressing increase in RSV, potential COVID-19 and flu surges
As hospitals in the region and across the country experience an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus admissions, the state of Maryland announced a series of new mitigation actions, along with […]
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State BPW approves $30M to improve Internet for underserved
The Maryland Board of Public Works has approved a contract of up to $30 million for the Office of Statewide Broadband to provide laptops to underserved households in order to […]
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State approves 11 sports wagering entities
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission approved the qualifications of 10 businesses seeking mobile sports wagering licenses, including Live! Casino & Hotel, in Hanover; plus one business seeking a […]
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Howard Government names Employee of the Year
The Howard County Government has named its 2022 Employee Awards Program honorees. For the program, employees nominate the best of their co-workers in several categories and a selection committee, also […]