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Maryland’s Tech Tax: A New Barrier to Growth in the Old Line State

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s new “tech tax,” a 3% sales tax on technology and data services effective July 1, 2025, threatens the state’s business climate and could drive companies to neighboring states. Critics argue it undermines efforts to foster innovation and could pose long-term economic harm, especially to small businesses struggling with rising costs.

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Citizens Services / Money and Finance

Maryland’s Emergency Loan Program for Former Federal Workers: Another Band-Aid on a Bigger Problem

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Maryland’s new Emergency Loan Program aims to assist former federal workers affected by layoffs and closures. However, it raises concerns about its effectiveness as a temporary solution rather than addressing systemic issues like job training and economic diversification. Critics argue it reflects a reliance on federal jobs and lacks a long-term strategy for sustainable economic growth.

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Crime Violence / Juveniles / Laws / Policy

SHOULD VIOLENT OFFENDERS AND SERIAL JUVENILE CRIMINALS LOSE GOVERNMENT BENEFITS? IT’S TIME TO RETHINK CONSEQUENCES IN MARYLAND

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Crime in Maryland is rising due to a lenient system that allows offenders, including juveniles and illegal immigrants, to evade meaningful consequences. Many believe government aid should be conditional on law-abiding behavior. Advocates call for stricter accountability and programs providing structure for youth offenders, urging citizens to demand change for public safety.

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Government

Already Eyeing the Exit? Wes Moore’s National Dreams Leave Maryland in the Rearview

- by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Wes Moore’s governorship in Maryland began with high hopes but shows signs of neglect as he focuses on building a national profile instead of addressing local issues like crime and housing shortages. With limited government experience, his promises appear unfulfilled, raising doubts about his commitment to Maryland’s residents over personal ambitions.

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Business / Economy / Prince Georges County

Maryland Sends Millions in Taxpayer Funds to a Publicly Traded Quantum Company—That’s Expanding in Tennessee

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By Greg Visscher & Michael Phillips In a twist that raises serious questions about Maryland’s budget priorities, a for-profit quantum computing company headquartered in College Park—IonQ, Inc.—is poised to receive …

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Fiscal Spending / Government Waste / Money and Finance

OP-ED: The Vanishing Surplus — How Wes Moore Let Maryland’s Budget Fall Off a Cliff

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Not long ago, Maryland’s finances were the envy of the region. Former Governor Larry Hogan, despite fierce opposition from a Democratic-controlled legislature, managed to keep the state’s fiscal house in …

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