Laura Neuman, the only female Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, leaves race, endorses Peter Franchot

Laura Neuman is the first to fall from the primary contest and shift support to another candidate.

Franchot calls for Maryland gas tax holiday

Marylanders are paying an average of $4.30 at the pump, an increase of over 83 cents from a month ago and a 55-cent bump from just last week, according to AAA gas price trackers.

Franchot expects Marylanders to see relief as early as Friday

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, D, expects 98% of all relief payments to be processed and in eligible people’s bank accounts as early as Friday.

Bills would strip regulatory power and contributions from Franchot

Two bills that would shift regulatory power of alcohol, tobacco and motor fuel from Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office to a new commission — and limit those industries from donating money to Franchot — were discussed at competing press conferences and a heated committee meeting last week.

Comptroller seeks power to combat tax fraud

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Legislation supported by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Gov. Larry Hogan would give new powers to the comptroller’s office to combat tax fraud. Testifying Tuesday before the House Judiciary Committee, Franchot, a Democrat, asked lawmakers to “give…

Maryland board predicts two percent cut in projected revenue

The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates announced Wednesday that revenues for the current fiscal year are expected to be $365 million less than predicted in March.

Post-Labor Day School Start Could Hurt Working Families, Union Says

Though some in tourism-dependent Ocean City cheered Gov. Larry Hogan’s move to force Maryland schools to start after Labor Day, the Maryland State Education Association said it could hurt lower-income families who would be forced to pay for another week of summer child care.

Refund fraud on the rise: More Marylanders becoming victims of tax-ID theft

Tax fraud identity theft is on the rise in Maryland and across the country. For some, the crime is a nuisance. For others, it causes economic hardship.

Maryland comptroller proposes legislation to help curb income tax fraud

The Maryland comptroller’s office proposed legislation Tuesday that would assist enforcement and increase penalties for fraudulent filers.

Marylanders’ Unclaimed Funds on the Rise as State Revenue Source

The state says it’s ‘giving away millions’ – but it’s raking in even more.