Jury convicts pair tied to $13M fake transit charity that never left the drivewayThe United States Department of Justice announced two conviction in a $13 million federal program fraud scheme.Baltimore News3d agoWhole story →BuildJusticetransit charity fraud convictions
Senate Democrats block GOP bills on insider trading ban, national voter ID ahead of midtermsWith the November midterms approaching, Senate Democrats have blocked Republican-backed legislation aimed at restricting lawmaker stock trading.Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm election legislation
Fact Check Team: Is Trump’s tax law the largest tax cut in US history?The Trump administration has promoted a historic tax cut. But a comparison of major federal tax legislation shows it doesn't rank first under every measure.Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →Economytrump tax law assessment
South Florida siblings charged in alleged $80M Subway franchise kickback schemeFederal prosecutors say a former Subway supply-chain cooperative CEO and her brother hid $80 million in alleged kickbacks that affected franchisees.Baltimore News4d agoWhole story →Economy
Lawmakers eye new EV taxes to fund Maryland bridges, roads, highwaysSome Maryland drivers could be charged based on how many miles they travel as lawmakers confront a growing problem: The gas tax that has long helped pay for theBaltimore News4d agoWhole story →BuildEconomymaryland transportation funding
Republicans look for late wins in Congress as midterm races tightenThe Senate is voting on several pieces of legislation sponsored by vulnerable Republican incumbents as the party tries to show voters they are addressing theirBaltimore News6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyHR 9340midterm election push
Baltimore City leaders pass bill to padlock smoke shops accused of illegal salesThe Baltimore City Council voted Monday to pass a bill to strengthen police's power to padlock smoke shops that repeatedly sell unlicensed cannabis.Baltimore News7d agoWhole story →HealthJusticebaltimore smoke shop legislation