Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.
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Apprenticeships Should Be in Every Zip Code: Labor Secretary Thomas Perez
Labor Secretary Thomas Perez said Tuesday that apprenticeships are the need of the hour and should grow in all sectors, especially in the fields of health care, technology and cyber security.
More Than 1 in 10 Americans Plan to Dress Up a Pet for Halloween
Halloween gives people an excuse to wear costumes — and dress up their pets. Almost 13 percent of Americans will put a costume on their pet this Halloween, according to National Retail Federation survey data.
‘America’s Coolest Small Town’ Brings Economic Boom to Maryland Businesses
BERLIN, Md. — It has no stoplight, large grocery store or food chain, but the downtown of this red-brick, Victorian-era community is plastered with boutique shops, quaint inns and the “America’s Coolest Small Town 2014” logo. This town, nestled 10…
Sailing fans from around the world enjoy a boat extravaganza
ANNAPOLIS – Is the annual Annapolis in-water sailboat show, the largest in the country, a barometer for the overall economy?
Baltimore Tourism Begins to Rebound After Protests
This summer was tough for Baltimore tourism, as the industry attempted to recover from the protests surrounding Freddie Gray’s death.
Home Price in Maryland Growing More Slowly Than National Average
Following the economic downtown between 2008 and 2009, the House Price Index in Maryland plunged for nine straight quarters.
D.C., Maryland Lead in Women’s Economic Equality
Women in the District of Columbia are better off economically than women in any state, according to the second report in a seven-part series from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research that was released Wednesday.
Local Farm Produces Solar Energy
According to a survey by Solar Foundation, Maryland ranks 13 in the country for solar jobs.
Small-Business Initiatives Advance in Maryland Senate
Hogan Seeks to Support Owners with Tax-Relief Bill