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Md. governor, comptroller differ on providing relief at the pump 05/23/2022 06:38pm • Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is urging state Comptroller Peter Franchot to take action and soften the impact of an increase to the state's gas tax. In the letter he sent to Franchot, Hogan asked the comptroller to "use every legal and regulatory power at your disposal" to halt or minimize the impact Montgomery Co. executive candidates debate reopening White's Ferry 05/23/2022 12:43pm • Five candidates for Montgomery County executive squared off in a debate in Poolesville, Maryland, Sunday night touching on issues impacting the western part of the county, known as the "upcounty." The first topic of discussion was how to reopen White���s Ferry. 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Year to date, the S&P 500 index is down 18.1% through May 20. With futures contracts on the federal funds rate pricing in an 88% chance of a 50-basis-point hike in June and inflati Rep. Hakeem Jeffries 'very confident' Democrats will hold onto majority 05/22/2022 01:09pm • Despite a new CBS News poll showing growing concern about inflation and President Biden's handling of the economy, Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries expressed optimism Sunday that his party could still hold on to its narrow majority in Congress in November's midterm elections. The New York lawm Is fast food cheaper than cooking at home? 05/20/2022 07:30am • Americans spend a lot of money on food. In 2020, U.S. consumers spent an average of 8.6% of their income on food -- and nearly half of that on food outside of the home, according to the USDA. As inflation causes prices at the grocery store to rise, you might be looking for ways to cut down on 9 Dividend Stocks to Buy as Inflation Protection 05/19/2022 08:00pm • Analysts recommend these nine dividend stocks to protect against inflation.The U.S. consumer price index rose 8.3% year over year in April, and inflation remains near its highest levels in 40 years. Supply chain disruptions and booming economic reopening demand have sent prices soaring, pressuring A Do I Need a Divorce Financial Advisor? 05/19/2022 08:00pm • Divorce can be a painful and grueling process both emotionally and financially. How it shakes out also has repercussions throughout the rest of your life. "Because divorce can be complicated, emotionally fraught and have long-lasting consequences, obtaining timely, qualified advice can provide many Franchot courts female voters in Prince George's County 05/19/2022 04:49am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP���s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters��� free email subscription today. If Wednesday���s ���1000 Women for Peter Franchot and Monique Anderson-Walker Luncheon��� was a test run for the July 19 primary ��� to see The 25 Best Places to Live for Families in the U.S. in 2022-2023 05/18/2022 08:00pm • What are the best metro areas for families?Moving to a new part of the country can be a daunting task, especially if you're moving your entire family. 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