Baltimore Businesses Get Fewer SBA Loans

ANNAPOLIS – A present for his 23rd birthday sparked his interest in wines, but it was a federally backed loan that made Mitchell Pressman’s wine shop a reality some 20 years later

Ehrlich Touts Legislative Record in Tour

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Slots Dies Again; Resurrection Possible

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Ehrlich’s Agenda Remains Unfinished Business

ANNAPOLIS – The General Assembly roared to life last week after nearly three months on autopilot, leaving much of Gov

Ehrlich Pleads for Slots Bill

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Tension Mounts Over Elections Board Bill

ANNAPOLIS – A bill to expand lawmakers’ role in selecting state elections board members cleared the House Friday, while the board’s remaining Democrat announced his resignation

Senate Expected to Shift House School-Construction Plan

ANNAPOLIS – The House Thursday sent its $1 billion capital budget to the Senate, which is expected to alter the lower chamber’s plan to borrow $250 million for public school construction

Lawmakers Face Deadline to Hash Out Property Tax Cut, School Money

ANNAPOLIS – Defying the House of Delegates, the Senate on Tuesday passed an amended budget that dashes a proposed cut in property tax

Senate Nixes Property Tax Cut Plan

ANNAPOLIS – The Senate Friday erased a House proposal to cut property taxes and fund school construction, bringing the budget closer to the governor’s plan

House Boosts Minimum Wage by $1

ANNAPOLIS – The House Thursday approved raising the minimum wage by $1, virtually guaranteeing the governor will see the proposal on his desk