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Maryland State Wire

Friday, November 22, 2024

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Maryland’s sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 132.6% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 26, 2024

Maryland collected $3.1 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA provides 208.4% more home purchase loans in Maryland in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 23, 2024

There were 1,912 VA home purchases in Maryland in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $928.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,912 home purchase loans in Maryland in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 22, 2024

There were 1,912 VA home purchase loans issued in Maryland in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $928.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Frederick doctor on sinusitis: ‘You can lose your sense of smell, which can be permanent’

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 21, 2024

Chronic sinusitis can affect people in many ways, including loss of smell and taste, according to ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists. According to Dr. Jamie Oberman of Frederick Breathe Free, seeing an ENT specialist can help with these kinds of problems.

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24 basketball players from Maryland jumping for first place in women’s NCAA tournament

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 20, 2024

Baltimore has the most players of any city representing Maryland in the tournament.

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14 basketball players from Maryland jumping for first place in men’s NCAA tournament

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 19, 2024

Baltimore, Upper Marlboro and Silver Spring players represent Maryland in the tournament.

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Maryland ranked highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 16, 2024

Maryland ranked highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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DC doctor: Sinusitis ‘definitely has a negative impact on sleep’

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 11, 2024

The week of March 10-16 is Sleep Awareness Week, and ENT (ear, nose, and throat) specialists would like to remind patients how sinus issues can affect sleep patterns. According to Dr. Manish Khanna of Capitol Breathe Free, sinusitis can severely impact sleep quality and quality of life.

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Maryland inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Maryland experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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

By Maryland State Wire | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Maryland in February.

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AG Anthony Brown: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Anthony Brown (D-Maryland) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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VA provides 2,389 home loans in Maryland totaling $1.1 billion in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,389 home loans totaling $1.1 billion in Maryland during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA home loan amount averages $472,376 in Maryland for Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Maryland during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $472,376, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Maryland increases from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maryland in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $485,768, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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Maryland ranks 12th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

Maryland ranked 12th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 2,389 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Maryland falls in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maryland during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $472,376, a 0.6% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Maryland decreases by 53.5% from 2022 to 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 9,111 home loans totaling $4.2 billion in Maryland during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Frederick doctor says balloon sinuplasty addresses 'the anatomy in a minimally invasive, comfortable way’

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 19, 2024

Balloon sinuplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that can help address chronic sinusitis, a condition that can become more debilitating the longer it goes untreated. Many ear, nose, and throat doctors (ENTs) recommend balloon sinuplasty, including Dr. Jamie Oberman of Frederick Breathe Free.

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Maryland ranked 10th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 17, 2024

With $472,376 in home loans issued, Maryland ranked 10th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland in 2023 vs. 2022

By Maryland State Wire | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 9,111 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $4.2 billion, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.