Maryland comptroller Peter Franchot, certified public accountants, and other state officials, gathered at the University of Baltimore to discuss tax fraud. They addressed discrepancies in tax refunds, how to better detect fraudulent filing, and how taxpayers can protect themselves against identity theft.
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Marylanders Stand Up For The Affordable Care Act
CLINTON, Md.– Residents of Prince George’s County gathered at Mount Ennon Church Tuesday evening to discuss the future of the Affordable Care Act. Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin were present along with other legislators.
METRO DISPARITIES: Proposed plan to study impact of projects postponed a month
WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments met to discuss a proposed map that identifies areas throughout the region that have high populations of low income or minority groups. The goal of the proposal is to address transportation access…
Baltimore and DOJ reach agreement on consent decree
BALTIMORE — Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a consent decree between the City of Baltimore and the Department of Justice. The agreement is intended to address the problems within the police department outlined in a…
Behind Closed Doors: Sex trafficking in Maryland
COLLEGE PARK–There’s an entire psychology behind trafficking that forms the foundation for a business model of selling sex. Undercover detectives explain how it works and why traffickers choose Maryland over other areas.
Gang-related deaths on the rise; kids primary recruitment target
COLLEGE PARK — As gang-related deaths are on the rise in Maryland, community members are finding that gang activity can start on school grounds as some of the youngest students are targeted as potential gang recruits.
One little Marylander uses her new skill to help the homeless
CROFTON, Md. – A 10-year-old Anne Arundel County girl has decided to take matters into her own hands and create pajamas for homeless children in an effort to try and make their lives just a little bit better.
National quilting project gives voice to sexual assault victims
BALTIMORE–Survivors of sexual assault and relationship violence from all over the country are sending quilt squares to Baltimore to send a powerful message.
State Highway Administration urges MD drivers to ‘Move Over’
All 50 states have adopted a “Move Over” law, but an overwhelming percentage of motorists say they know nothing about it. Maryland State Police and highway officials staged a mock crash to raise awareness on the dangers first responders face.