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Maryland State Wire

Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Maryland's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 37.3% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 15, 2024

Maryland collected $2.8 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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Maryland's property tax revenues unchanged in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

Maryland collected $7 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

FOIA Request Sent to Maryland Higher Education Commission Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Maryland Higher Education Commission regarding the salaries of state university employees on November 14, 2024.

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Maryland's combined tax revenues down 7.8% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 13, 2024

Maryland collected $6.9 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Number of VA loans issued in Maryland increased by 226.9% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 2,491 home loans in Maryland, totaling $1.2 billion, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Which type of Maryland companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 14 inspections at 14 Food and Cosmetics companies from Maryland in the third quarter of 2024.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 242 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Maryland during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 376 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Maryland increases from 2022 to 2023

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Maryland in the fiscal year 2023 was $457,182, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Analysis: Maryland among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 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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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Maryland increases from Q2 to Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Maryland in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $508,671, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Maryland increases in Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Maryland during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $486,334, a 4.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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In Maryland, 237 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 1, 2024

Maryland registered 237 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Maryland coalitions work together to ensure all voters know their rights

By Maryland State Wire | Nov 1, 2024

Two Maryland voting rights coalitions, Everyone Votes Maryland and Expand the Ballot, Expand the Vote, are working to ensure that every Maryland resident is aware of their voting rights ahead of Election Day.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Maryland increases from Q2 to Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Maryland during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $452,822, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 1,816 home purchase loans in Maryland in Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 28, 2024

There were 1,816 VA home purchase loans issued in Maryland in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $923.7 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maryland ranks 12th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 25, 2024

Maryland ranked 12th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 2,491 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Early voting begins in Maryland for November general election

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 23, 2024

Voters in Maryland can begin casting their ballots for the 2024 November election starting tomorrow, Thursday, October 24. This opportunity is available to all voters, including those with felony convictions who are not currently incarcerated. Each county in Maryland has designated locations for early voting before the official Election Day on November 5.

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Maryland ranked 9th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 23, 2024

With $486,334 in home loans issued, Maryland ranked ninth in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 2,491 home loans in Maryland totaling $1.2 billion in Q3

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 2,491 home loans totaling $1.2 billion in Maryland during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Maryland experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Maryland State Wire | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Maryland experienced a 21.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.