WASHINGTON – Americans are reporting fewer frauds since a peak in 2021. However, experts at a Thursday Senate hearing said scammers are only getting better at extracting more money from their victims. Witnesses and senators agreed that action is needed…
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Maryland labor secretary hears unemployment app concerns
The state’s mobile application for unemployment assistance needs better functionality and accessibility, state legislators told Maryland’s Labor Secretary Tiffany Robinson on Thursday.
Legislature votes to bolster unemployment insurance system
Emergency measures to help struggling businesses pay less in unemployment insurance taxes while simultaneously granting more funding to the unemployed were voted out of the Maryland state Legislature and await signatures from Gov. Larry Hogan, R. Raising from $50 to $200 the weekly amount that unemployment insurance claimants can receive is among the measures, which come as the Maryland Department Labor continues to receive thousands of claims each week.
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.
Cybersecurity council begins work to curb risks to utilities, agencies in Maryland
In its first meeting, the group, with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, outlined goals to minimize cyber risks.
Maryland Attorney General Promotes Whistleblower Bill
Maryland’s Attorney General says he has a bipartisan solution to recoup some of the state’s large budget deficit: crack down on fraud.