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News from September 2024

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VA provides 2,165 home loans in Maryland totaling $1 billion in Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 28, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,165 home loans totaling $1 billion in Maryland during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Inflation in Maryland outpaces national average as of August 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 26, 2024

As of August 2024, Maryland experienced a 21.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.3% increase.

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VA provides 1,461 home purchase loans in Maryland in Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 25, 2024

There were 1,461 VA home purchase loans issued in Maryland in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $698.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Maryland increases from Q1 to Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 22, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maryland in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $478,091, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maryland receives $166 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

The VA issued 376 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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DC doctor: ‘The techniques to test for allergies have gotten more patient friendly’

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

As summer starts to cool off and turn into fall, it is important to keep in mind the allergies that come with the fall season. According to Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free, allergy testing can be worth it for patients.

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Frederick doctor on allergy treatments: ‘It's the duty of the physician to provide those alternatives’

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 19, 2024

As summer starts to cool off and turn into fall, it is important to keep in mind the allergies that come with the fall season. According to Dr. Jamie Oberman of Frederick Breathe Free, there are many ways to go about treating allergies.

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VA home loan amount averages $465,409 in Maryland for Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maryland during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $465,409, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maryland praised by Common Cause for high scores on democracy scorecard

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 16, 2024

Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog, released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," recording every member of Congress' support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.

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VA provides 2.7% fewer home purchase loans in Maryland in Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 14, 2024

There were 1,461 VA home purchases in Maryland in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $698.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Individual income tax revenue down 1.7% from previous quarter in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $2.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Maryland, a 1.7% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Property tax revenue down 97.5% from previous quarter in Maryland

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 13, 2024

The first quarter brought in $7 million in property tax revenue for Maryland, a 97.5% decrease from the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Maryland ranks 12th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 10, 2024

Maryland ranked 12th in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 2,165 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maryland ranked 8th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 7, 2024

With $465,409 in home loans issued, Maryland ranked eighth in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Maryland one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Maryland State Wire shows that Maryland is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Number of VA loans issued in Maryland increased by 6.3% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,165 home loans in Maryland, totaling $1 billion, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 376 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 21 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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NFIB director warns against tax increases for Maryland small businesses

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 3, 2024

In an opinion piece for The Baltimore Sun, Mike O’Halloran, the Maryland State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), discusses the potential adverse effects of state tax increases on small businesses.

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Which type of Maryland companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Maryland State Wire | Sep 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Biologics companies from Maryland in August.