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West Virginia governor would welcome 3 Western Md. counties with 'open arms' 10/22/2021 01:23pm • FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File) If lawmakers from three GOP-leaning counties in Western Maryland had their way, their coun Best places to retire that aren���t far from DC 10/19/2021 04:51pm • By now, Florida is practically synonymous with the word "retirees," and the latest rankings of Best Places to Retire from U.S. News & World Report bear that out. Eight cities from the Sunshine State are in the top 10 this year, with several more ranked not far behind. What makes Saraso Montgomery Co. to consider grants for businesses that subsidize child care 10/19/2021 05:06am • The Montgomery County Council will consider legislation that would establish a matching grant program for small businesses that subsidize child care costs for their employees in the Maryland county. Montgomery County Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz said he and his co-sponsor, County Council What makes Sarasota the Best Place to Retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Sarasota has the white-sand beaches and sparkling water that many people dream about in a retirement spot. The cost of living is reasonable, which means even retirees on a budget can consider relocating to Sarasota. This Florida beach destination also has the amenities retirees need, including nearb Best places to retire in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • Find your ideal retirement spot. You might be able to save money and improve your quality of life by relocating to a retirement spot that better suits your interests and budget. A new U.S. News analysis compares the 150 largest metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The US News ranks Best Places to Retire in US in 2022 10/19/2021 12:00am • The U.S. News & World Report ranking of the Best Places to Retire can help you select where to spend your retirement years. The analysis compares the 150 most populous metropolitan areas in the country as potential places to retire. The Best Places to Retire ranking includes data about ho Property tax credits proposed for Montgomery Co. first responders 10/18/2021 02:58pm • Lawmakers in Montgomery County, Maryland, will introduce legislation Tuesday that would make first responders who are living in the county, or want to live in the county, eligible for a $2,500 property tax credit. County officials admit they are having problems retaining and recruiting first resp Critics denounce redistricting changes in Prince George���s as ���outrageous,��� ���appalling��� 10/18/2021 12:52pm • The Prince George���s County Council is divided over proposed changes to county council district boundaries. This image compares the districts proposed by an independent commission (outlined in red), and the alternative that was adopted by the council during a heated session last week (in black). DC Council members introduce college athlete compensation bill 10/15/2021 08:08am • Legislation aimed at placing guidelines in D.C. around recent rule changes from the NCAA, which allow college student-athletes to be paid for endorsements or publicity deals, has been unveiled by six council members. The College Student Athlete Compensation Amendment Act of 2021 was introduced Th It's time to talk about money with your tweens and teens ��� here's how 10/13/2021 03:58am • Children are watching -- and it's not just behaviors like kindness and empathy that can make an impression. They also see how their parents handle money, for better or worse. "I wish I was taught how to pay bills, and the importance of paying them on time," said Amiyrah Martin, a mother of thr Virginia's gubernatorial election is more important than ever as a national barometer 10/11/2021 12:14am • Virginia Democrat Terry McAuliffe has admitted President Joe Biden's political woes drag on his gubernatorial campaign. But they pale against the shockwaves that would rip through the White House if he loses his race next month at a perilous time for the party in Washington. If Republican Glenn Y Fall will test leaders' ability to keep Congress on rails 10/11/2021 12:05am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� Year-end pileups of crucial legislation and the brinkmanship that goes with them are normal behavior for Congress. This autumn, lawmakers are barreling toward battles that are striking for the risks they pose to both parties and their leaders. Though few doubt that Congress wi EXPLAINER: How US states help rich foreigners shield assets 10/10/2021 12:39pm • DOVER, Del. (AP) ��� A mention of "tax havens��� typically conjures images of sun-soaked Caribbean escapes like the Cayman Islands or the buttoned-down banks of Switzerland. Not South Dakota. But a report detailing how world leaders and some of the planet's wealthiest people hide their riches has North Carolina man wins lottery with ticket he forgot he even bought 10/09/2021 08:05pm • A North Carolina man won nearly $200,000 on a lottery ticket he forgot he bought -- and is now planning to use the money to switch careers. Gregory Warren, a mechanic in Franklinville, picked up a Cash 5 lottery ticket for the September 29 drawing while filling gas one day after work. "I don't Hogan: Put surplus into Rainy Day Fund, tax relief 10/08/2021 09:08am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) ��� Maryland���s governor wants to put away much of the state���s record $2.5 billion surplus and spend the rest on tax relief and helping Marylanders in need. Gov. Larry Hogan announced Thursday that he wants to boost the Rainy Day Fund to at least 7.5%, or $1.67 billion. Hog