From March 6-10, Howard County will make available an additional round of $1.3 million in funding to support residents struggling to pay rent due to loss of income and/or illness […]
Economy
Posted inTechnology
Maryland Commerce garners defense grants
The Maryland Department of Commerce has received a $641,573 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to relaunch the state’s Defense Commercialization Center. The infusion is also intended to […]
Posted inTransportation
Port of Baltimore expands with new partnership
A new partnership between Tradepoint Atlantic and Terminal Investment Ltd. will establish an on-site, 165-acre, rail-served container terminal at Coke Point at the Port of Baltimore. This project, which launches […]
Posted inHealth
Study: Airport flight patterns influence health care costs
Flight paths at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport have negative health effects that will, on average, cost Marylanders in excess of $40 million per year during the next 30 years, according […]
Posted inEnvironment
Hogan launches program to support urban agriculture
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 […]
Posted inEconomy
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 […]
Posted inGovernment
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 […]
Posted inDiversity
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 […]
Posted inEconomy
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 […]
Posted inBusiness News
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, […]