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Some Marylanders may see their taxes going up, but it’s unclear who exactly will be impacted 01/14/2025 06:42pm • Some Marylanders may see their taxes increase as part of Gov. Wes Moore’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal, though it’s unclear exactly who will be impacted. A day before he’s scheduled to unveil his budget plans, Moore previewed some of the ways he’s planning to address the state’s $3 billi Tax breaks, immigration, education: Youngkin’s priorities for his final year as Virginia governor 01/13/2025 01:34pm • Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin launched his priorities in his State of the Commonwealth speech Monday morning. The speech, and the start of the 2025 Virginia General Assembly, was postponed until after the water crisis in Richmond could be resolved. “The state of our commonwealth is strong Trump Impact: Trump, GOP lawmakers have ambitious agenda for first 100 days 01/13/2025 08:22am • This story is part of WTOP’s ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. Donald Trump will be sworn in as president at his inauguration on Jan. 20, and with GOP control of the House and Senate, Republicans are eager to begin a sprint to Property tax assessments rise in Maryland for 7th straight year 01/11/2025 04:08pm • If you're a Maryland resident and you feel like you're owing more in property taxes, there's a good reason for that: You are. The Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation reports residential real estate property taxes are up by about 20% from three years ago. For seven consecutive years, a The power of inclusion: How DC’s Department on Disability Services can transform your business 01/09/2025 02:36pm • The Washington, D.C., Department on Disability Services (DDS) is transforming how businesses approach talent acquisition by showcasing the untapped potential of hiring individuals with disabilities. Through its Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), DDS provides an array of services design First-time homebuyers could get a tax credit under this Va. proposal 01/08/2025 09:40pm • A Virginia lawmaker has introduced legislation aimed at easing the path to homeownership by offering a one-time, nonrefundable income tax credit of up to $10,000 for first-time homebuyers. The proposed credit would be available from 2025 through 2029 and aims to cover home-buying expenses, such a Md. Gov. Moore discusses billions worth of proposed cuts, possibility of tax increases in coming budget 01/08/2025 03:33pm • The Maryland General Assembly has kicked off its 90-day session in Annapolis, and there are plenty of weighty issues for lawmakers to consider — including how to tackle a $3 billion deficit for the next fiscal year, which starts in July. Maryland's Governor is talking a bit about his proposed b Virginia lawmakers will revisit plan to build casino in Fairfax County 01/08/2025 03:27pm • As Virginia state lawmakers get ready to head back to work for their 2025 legislative session, one item they will discuss will be the possibility of building a casino in Fairfax County — likely in the Tysons area. The topic has been raised before in the General Assembly, but it has never receiv Poll: Maryland voters back cooperation with feds on immigration enforcement 01/08/2025 12:12pm • A majority of Marylanders support requiring local officials to cooperate with federal efforts to arrest and deport noncitizens in the state who have committed crimes, according to a poll released Wednesday. Incoming President Donald Trump has vowed to make enforcement of immigration laws — inc Poll shows most Marylanders oppose tax increases to erase $3 billion budget deficit 01/07/2025 06:55am • A majority of Marylanders oppose tax increases to erase a nearly $3 billion budget deficit projected for the coming fiscal year, a political challenge — and risk — for Gov. Wes Moore (D). The results of a poll released Tuesday by Annapolis-based Gonzales Research & Media are unsurprisin Clashes over budgets, abortion and energy facing Va. General Assembly 01/06/2025 10:14am • The Virginia General Assembly is set to return on Jan. 8, kicking off a pivotal legislative season that will test the balance of power between a Republican governor in his final full year and a Democratic-controlled legislature. Lawmakers are expected to tackle an ambitious agenda, with debates s Top of the to-do list in Annapolis includes filling a nearly $3B gap 01/03/2025 12:11am • When Maryland lawmakers go back to work in Annapolis next week, the number one item they'll be facing is balancing a budget while staring down a nearly $3 billion shortfall. A dire report on the economic outlook from state analysts in November has put legislators in a position of either finding w Prince George's Co. schools has big budget gap to close, which 'will require further cuts,' superintendent says 01/02/2025 03:03pm • The start of the new year means state and local governments will also begin honing in on budgets for the next fiscal year, which begins this summer. In Maryland it won’t be easy. The state is looking at a multibillion dollar budget deficit, and county governments are also trying to figure out h Here's what Gen X should know about retirement 12/29/2024 07:00pm • They grew up with a soundtrack that may have included disco or punk and can probably name at least one of the 1980s Brat Pack actors. They are the oldest members of Generation X, and they will turn 60 in 2025. "There's a wide range of people in Generation X," says Daniel Razvi, senior partner and Md. officials optimistic rise in health insurance coverage will continue in open enrollment 12/24/2024 06:15pm • Enrollment in the state’s health insurance marketplace has already risen during the current open enrollment period, and state officials are optimistic those numbers will increase before enrollment closes this month. Or next. Open enrollment ends Dec. 31 for anyone who wants coverage to start on