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The Layoff Nobody Wants to Talk About: T. Rowe Price, Wes Moore, and the False Promise of “Progressive Prosperity”

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T. Rowe Price’s recent layoff of 150 employees, including 80 in Maryland, highlights broader economic issues in the state. Despite high revenues, Maryland’s government prioritizes overregulation and buzzword-filled policies over genuine business growth. Real economic resilience requires accountability, lower taxes, and support for the private sector, not mere optics.

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THE WORST TO THE WORSTEST: A RANKING OF GOV. WES MOORE’S 2025 LAW-AGEDDON

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Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore has enacted over 300 new laws effective July 1, 2025, viewed as regressive and detrimental to the state’s future. Critics argue these laws, including significant tax hikes and questionable regulations, prioritize government expansion over citizens’ prosperity, thus risking economic stability and accountability in various sectors.

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

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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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Which Companies Could Leave Maryland Next—and Where They Might GoBy The Republic Dispatch Staff

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Maryland’s economy, historically bolstered by federal jobs and tech innovation, faces significant threats from a new ‘tech tax’ slated to impact IT services. While businesses contemplate relocation to states like West Virginia and North Carolina, concerns about high taxes and regulatory burdens grow. The state risks losing its competitive edge in the tech sector.

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Moore Trouble Ahead? Fiscal Woes and Business Exodus Ignite 2026 Governor’s Race

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As Maryland gears up for the 2026 gubernatorial election, incumbent Democratic Governor Wes Moore faces criticism over his fiscal policies and business climate. Challenges from within his party and a competitive Republican field, alongside economic concerns and the closure of Six Flags America, set the stage for a contentious race.

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