Maryland Means Business: News, Stories and Insights

Hemp businesses sue Maryland over "unconstitutional" cannabis licensing and product seizures.

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City Side Auto Body, a woman-owned business, expands operations into a new 10,000 sq ft facility in Prince George's County.

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Brace for Maryland's new 3% sales and use tax on a wide range of data and IT services, effective July 1, 2025.

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An anti-Trump rally sees a unique resolution between opposing views.

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Governor Wes Moore announces nearly $460,000 in unprecedented state funding to aid Allegany County residents devastated by May's historic floods, marking a new era of disaster recovery in Maryland.

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From a $1.1 billion tech acquisition by Maryland's own IonQ to new Wegmans and Trader Joe's making grocery waves, and the best crab cakes sparking debate, dive into the state's most captivating business and community updates.

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Unpack the most impactful stories from across Maryland, including a Davidsonville business owner found murdered in a burning truck, a teacher facing sex offense charges in Baltimore County, and a firefighter saving a dog from a burning home in Anne Arundel County. Plus, discover 12 new Maryland laws that took effect on June 1, 2025.

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Governor Wes Moore just launched the Maryland Community Investment Venture Fund, a $2.5 million initiative designed to boost small businesses in low-to-moderate-income communities. This fund provides grants up to $50,000 to financial technology firms (fintechs) to pilot new products and services, aiming to close the racial wealth gap, create jobs, and supercharge Maryland's economy.

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Discover the sweeping changes introduced by Maryland's recent legislative session, with dozens of new laws taking effect June 1, and many more on July 1 or Oct. 1. Key updates include new caps on childhood sex abuse damages, stronger penalties for drunk driving, energy bill rebates, and the designation of the Orange Crush as Maryland's official cocktail. Other significant changes cover rental housing, meeting notices, telehealth coverage, and a delayed implementation for the Family Medical Leave and Insurance program until Jan. 1, 2027.

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This week, Maryland grapples with a fatal head-on collision on Mechanicsville Road that left one person dead and two critically injured, prompting an ongoing investigation. Amidst this, the state's business landscape sees a beloved bakery, Charlsie's Bakehouse, close for a joyous family reason, while exciting new dining spots like Vivi's Chicken 'N Mac and Liberatore's open their doors, contributing to a vibrant food scene that also includes the 2025 Maryland's Best Ice Cream Trail.

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