'Stimulus Package Would've Had To Be Passed In July, August' To Impact Election, Pundit Says

As Americans head to the polls, the economy has not received a much-needed second round of stimulus, nor is it likely to in the coming months.

• Oct 30, 2020

McCormick To Open New Distribution Center In Sparrows Point

Maryland-based McCormick & Company, Inc. will be opening a new distribution center in Sparrows Point.

• Oct 29, 2020

More Than 19K Maryland Filed For Unemployment Last Week

More than 19,000 Marylanders applied for unemployment last week.

• Oct 29, 2020

Tupperware Profits Soar As Pandemic Leads To More Home Cooking, Leftovers

Tupperware relied on social gatherings for explosive growth in the mid 20th century. In the 21st century, it is social distancing that is fueling sales.

• Oct 29, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Why Testing Language Is Holding Up Checks

Negotiations on a second stimulus package are stalled, and language on testing and tracing is at least partly to blame.

• Oct 27, 2020

Shop Maryland For The Holidays Campaign Hopes To Help Out Small Businesses

There's help on the way after Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot kicked off the Shop Maryland For the Holidays Campaign.

• Oct 26, 2020

'Stimulus Checks Are The Least Important,' When Drafting Aid Package, Says Economist

A second stimulus package is unlikely by election day, but removing stimulus checks entirely would save money and could help the parties make a deal.

• Oct 26, 2020

'It's A Shot In The Arm' | Despite $250M In Relief From State, Small Businesses Worry It Won't Be Enough

As businesses across Maryland continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, a new dose of economic aid is coming from the State's rainy day fund.

• Oct 23, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: While Politicians Negotiate, Economic Damage Continues

With negotiations on a second round of stimulus ongoing, the chance of a package that can pass both the House and Senate seems remote.

• Oct 23, 2020

Gov. Larry Hogan Calls On Remaining Counties, Baltimore City To Move To Third Phase Of Coronavirus Recovery Plan

Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday called for all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland to move to the third phase of the state's coronavirus recovery plan, which several counties have not yet done.

• Oct 22, 2020

Comptroller Peter Franchot Urges Gov. Hogan To Use Some Of State's Reserve Fund To Help Small Businesses

Comptroller Peter Franchot urged Gov. Hogan to use some of the $500 million in the state's reserve fund to help small businesses. 

• Oct 21, 2020

Baltimore Leaders Propose 30% Tax On Electronic Smoking Devices

A number of city leaders are proposing a 30% tax on electronic smoking devices sold in Baltimore.

• Oct 21, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Is A Deal Even Possible At This Point?

House Democrats and the Trump administration agreeing on stimulus terms isn't even the biggest obstacle to a stimulus package.

• Oct 21, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: Is Time Running Out On A Possible Second Stimulus Check?

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says a deal must be reached by Tuesday if a stimulus package is to pass by election day.

• Oct 20, 2020

Stimulus Package Update: As Unemployment Claims Climb, Have Both Sides Found Common Ground?

A second stimulus package remains a possibility, but can struggling Americans wait for Washington to come together on a plan?

• Oct 17, 2020

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