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Business leaders say they’re tired of being villainized, used as ‘an ATM’ by lawmakers

Business owners gathered in Annapolis on Wednesday said they are tired of being villainized by the same lawmakers who view them as a source of easy money. For the second consecutive year, business owners arrived at the state capitol to oppose a proposal to impose a sales tax on services. The late-filed, pared down proposal would raise as much at $940 million next year — and $1.4 billion by fiscal 2030 — by imposing a 2.5% sales tax on services provided by a specific set of businesses to other businesses.

Maryland · 2025-03-14
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Bill to deliver financial aid to Delmarva ratepayers advances

A House committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would provide direct financial aid to thousands of power customers who have been impacted by soaring energy bills in recent months. The post Bill to deliver financial aid to Delmarva ratepayers advances appeared first on Spotlight Delaware .

Delaware · 2025-03-14

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A breakdown of the tax, fee increases, and cuts proposed in Annapolis

Maryland will get a clearer picture on how to deal with its budget when the federal government passes its budget bill.

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland Virginia in line for severe thunderstorms Sunday

We have arrived at the doorstep of the weekend and it is going to start out dry but end with showers, thunderstorms and the potential for severe weather. Before we get there however we still have an onshore flow today and this will keep temperatures in check once again. Overnight low clouds will burn off and we should see some breaks of sun especially inland. However that back door front will start to move northward in response to a developing major storm in the Plains. Highs today will be in the 50s with cooler 40s along the immediate coast.

New Jersey · 2025-03-15
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Sen. Warner Says He’ll Vote Against CR & All 4 DC Area Senators Will, Too

Thursday, March 13 — Virginia U.S. Senator Mark Warner, in a conference call with media today, confirmed that he will vote against the continuing resolution proposed by Republicans to fund the federal government until the fall. He said that three other D.C. area senators, including Virginia’s Sen. Tim Kaine and Maryland senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks will also vote against it, though he conceded that, after a “spirited” Democratic caucus meeting today, a number of other Democrats will vote for it.

Virginia · 2025-03-14

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SUN: McCormick executive warns proposed tax could drive parts of business out of state

MARYLAND — Spice and flavorings giant McCormick & Co. could be forced to reevaluate its more than century-old presence in Maryland if a proposed business-to-business sales tax moves ahead and makes operations prohibitively costly, a company executive warned this week. The tax would add a charge of 2.5% on...

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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Salisbury man convicted of attempted murder, witness intimidation

SALISBURY, Md. – A Salisbury man has been convicted of attempted first degree murder and other related charges. After a four day jury trial, 37-year-old Tre Wallace was convicted on Thursday of attempted first degree murder, two counts of attempted second degree murder, conspiracy to commit first degree murder, two counts of talking, witness intimidation, and related offenses.

Salisbury, MD · 2025-03-14

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Federal judge gives deadline for 18 agencies to give jobs back to fired Maryland workers

BALTIMORE, Md. (7News) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown won his push to temporarily block mass firings of federal probationary employees and to make way for fired workers to get their jobs back. A federal judge with the U.S. District Court for Maryland issued a temporary restraining order, which...

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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$750K Fire Destroys Maryland Home, Damages Two Others In Overnight Blaze

Firefighters were called to the 400 block of Wood Duck Drive just before 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, after a neighbor reported the blaze, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. More than 50 firefighters from departments in Dorchester and Talbot counties rushed to the scene,...

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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Delaware Senate Passes Controversial Senate Bill 21

DOVER, DE- The Delaware Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 21 on Thursday, a controversial measure that has sparked heated discussions inside Legislative Hall. Senate Bill 21 seeks to change how business deals between company leaders and major shareholders are handled in the state. State Senator Brian Pettyjohn, a Republican from...

Delaware · 2025-03-13

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Poll: Majority of Maryland voters support tax on sugary drinks

A majority of Maryland voters support a 2-cent tax on sugary drinks that's currently moving through the General Assembly, according to a poll commissioned by the American Heart Assoication.

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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West Virginia attorney general threatens legal action over Maryland coal tax proposal

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WBFF) — West Virginia's attorney general warned legislative leaders a lawsuit could be filed if a bill aiming to tax coal transports through Maryland passes the General Assembly this session. The bill seeks to implement an additional $13 per short ton of coal transported through Maryland, which...

Maryland · 2025-03-14

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Protesters Gather in Cambridge to Oppose Rep. Andy Harris

CAMBRIDGE, Md. - More than 100 protesters gathered along Route 50 in Cambridge on Thursday to protest Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.), voicing frustration over his leadership and lack of accessibility. The protest, organized by Cambridge Indivisible, took place outside the Cambridge Hyatt, where Harris was delivering a speech. A heavy...

Cambridge, MD · 2025-03-14

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Police Officer Assaulted On Wildwood Boardwalk, Five Arrested: Police

The police officer was assaulted while running on the boardwalk and sustained significant injuries, including a concussion and facial fractures, the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office said. Isaiah Ortiz, a 19-year-old Lindenwold resident and Elijah Williams, a 19-year-old Deptford resident were charged with aggravated assault and conspiracy to commit assault,...

Wildwood, NJ · 2025-03-14

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Man and woman found fatally shot in what police describe as murder-suicide

Two people were found dead Thursday morning north of Delmar in what Delaware State Police are describing as a murder-suicide. The identities of the man and woman are being withheld until their families are notified, police said. Police were dispatched just before 9:20 a.m. to the Country Grove community north of Delmar for a death investigation. Officers arriving to the 10000 block of Country Grove Circle found a 42-year-old woman with apparent gunshot wounds and a 56-year-old man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The two, both from Delmar, were pronounced dead at the scene. This is...

Delmar, DE · 2025-03-13