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Md. officials lay out details for recreational cannabis sales this summer 04/08/2023 05:57pm • As the 2023 Maryland General Assembly session draws down to a close, the House has passed a bill that regulates how the recreational cannabis industry will operate in the state, starting this summer. Just days before sine die, or adjournment of the sessions, the House debated on final details for Fairfax business receives Spirit of Virginia Award from governor, first lady 04/08/2023 04:20pm • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner, InsideNoVa.com, and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. A Fairfax business, Cameron's Coffee & Chocolates, received a 2023 Spirit of Virginia Award on Thursday from Virginia Gov. Glenn DC leads nation for IRS robo-scams (and no, the IRS won’t text you) 04/07/2023 09:49am • Reston, Virginia-based Transaction Network Services has seen a spike in recent months in IRS-related robocall and robotext scams — and residents in the D.C. region are getting a lot of them. “What we see now in the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area there is the highest level of per-capita spam What's making some DC-area puppies sick? Increase in deadly parvovirus spotted in region 04/07/2023 01:30am • An increase in the number of a highly contagious canine parvovirus is being reported by veterinarian offices in the D.C. region. Veterinarian Ashly Smith, D.C.-area regional medical director for Bond Vet, said over the last month, her organization has seen more animals coming in with the illness. Confusion over county tax credit generates hundreds of calls to Maryland tax agency 04/06/2023 10:12pm • Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation fielded more than 924 calls from Montgomery County residents who were confused about their eligibility for the county's Income Tax Offset Credit. That's the $692 tax credit, often referenced in county materials as ITOC, tied to a homeowner's Montgomery County homeowners get reminder on filing for county tax credit 04/04/2023 09:11pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, homeowners are getting a reminder: If they didn’t apply for a state homestead tax credit, they could miss out on the county’s $692 tax credit. The issue is this: Under a new Maryland requirement, homeowners have to first apply for the state’s Maryland Homestead Upset with lack of progress, Md. lawmakers propose new authority to spur improvements at horse tracks 04/04/2023 09:22am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. In an effort to spur stalled plans for improving the Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park tracks, the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Md. lawmakers consider adding millions of square-feet of cannabis growing capacity 03/31/2023 04:19pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A technician inspects the leaves of cannabis plants growing inside a controlled environment. Photo by Konstantinos Tsakalidis/Bloomberg Cre REACTION: Experts weigh in on Trump indictment 03/31/2023 11:01am • Former President Donald Trump was indicted Thursday night by a Manhattan grand jury on charges stemming from alleged payments made during his 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter with adult film star Stormy Daniels. Trump becomes the first former pr Youngkin signs hundreds of bills, vetoes 3 from Democrats 03/29/2023 12:09am • RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed 738 bills into law, proposed amendments to another 78 and vetoed three, taking action on the legislation ahead of a bill-review deadline this week, his office said Tuesday. The Republican governor said in a statement that he was "was hono 10 affordable places to retire on the water 03/28/2023 11:00am • As you look at retirement options, you may be attracted to the idea of a place on the water. While some properties along a shoreline can be pricey, there are reasonable options throughout the country that might be easier on your retirement budget. In these areas, you may fall in love with the opport Senate panel seeks independent state agency to oversee recreational cannabis 03/28/2023 02:01am • After nearly three hours of review and debate, the Senate Finance Committee approved a heavily amended bill to regulate Maryland’s soon-to-be legalized cannabis industry Monday evening, setting up a showdown with the House of Delegates over some of the language. Finance voted to change a propos Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approve 30% pay raise 03/27/2023 05:20am • This article was written by WTOP’s news partner InsideNoVa.com and republished with permission. Sign up for InsideNoVa.com’s free email subscription today. After hours of public comment and testimony, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 8-2 this week to approve 30 percent salary i How much is a $100K salary worth in the DC region? 03/26/2023 04:13pm • Hitting a six-figure salary is quite achievement for many people. When you consider the high cost of living and inflation, it doesn’t go as far as you think -- at least not in the D.C. area. According to a report released by SmartAsset, 51% of U.S. employees making at least a $100,000 per year Maryland Pepco customers to see bill increase starting in April 03/25/2023 06:52pm • Pepco's nearly 600,000 Maryland customers are expected to see a price increase starting in April, with the average customer's bill going up by more than two dollars. Though Pepco says the average increase will be $2.51, some will see higher increases, depending on their energy use. Mor