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    May 19, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  1. Some Md. lawmakers ready to consider business tax cut

    When Del. Andrew A. Serafini, R-Washington, introduced a bill during the 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly seeking to reduce the state’s corporate income tax from 8.25 percent to 4 percent, he suggested that his bill might be a way to start a conversation around the issue.
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    When Del. Andrew A. Serafini, R-Washington, introduced a bill during the 2013 session of the Maryland General Assembly seeking to reduce the state’s corporate income tax from 8.25 percent to 4 percent, he suggested that his bill might be a way to...

    Tags: Politics, State Budgets, Taxation, Washington, DC, Anirban Basu

    2. Apr 8, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  2. Maryland lawmakers pass bill to boost public-private partnerships

    Maryland's deteriorating infrastructure could receive a boost from private investor dollars, thanks to legislation passed Monday designed to enhance public-private partnerships.
    Maryland's deteriorating infrastructure could receive a boost from private investor dollars, thanks to legislation passed Monday designed to enhance public-private partnerships. The idea behind so-called public-private partnerships, or P3s, is to get...

    Tags: Business, Politics, Company Privatization, Career and Workplace, Executive Branch

    3. Apr 4, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  3. Bill to give pregnant workers more rights passes Senate

    Legislation that would strengthen the rights of pregnant women in the workplace has now passed both chambers of the General Assembly and will go to the governor's desk for signing.
    Legislation that would strengthen the rights of pregnant women in the workplace has now passed both chambers of the General Assembly and will go to the governor's desk for signing. The Senate passed the House version of the bill Thursday allowing it...

    Tags: Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Career and Workplace, Feminism, Judges

    4. Apr 3, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. Maryland Competitiveness Coalition critical of corporate tax rate, but likes state's emphasis on education

    Two representatives of the Maryland Competitiveness Coalition were critical of the state’s public policies that deal with issues such as private business at a breakfast meeting Wednesday.
    caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.com
    Two representatives of the Maryland Competitiveness Coalition were critical of the state’s public policies that deal with issues such as private business at a breakfast meeting Wednesday. At the same time, they praised Maryland’s emphasis on...

    Tags: Environmental Issues, Conservation, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Personal Income, Corporate Officers

    5. Mar 31, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  5. Business calendar - March 31

    Learning Lunch Hour April 2 — Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce’s Learning Lunch Hour. Thomas Radley of Glessner Technologies’ IT Solutions Division will discuss “Total Workday Control Using Microsoft Outlook.&...

    Tags: Realty, Marketing, Microsoft Corporation, Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)

    6. Mar 24, 2013 |Story| Herald Mail

  6. Business calendar - March 24

    SBA training March 25 — The U.S. Small Business Administration will offer free Web-enabled, instructor-led training. 1 to 4 p.m. Financial Management for Government Contractors, March 25 and 26; Federal Contracting and Government Contract...

    Tags: Realty, Marketing, Waynesboro (Waynesboro, Virginia), College Baseball, Small Businesses

    7. Mar 22, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  7. Bill would offer more protection to pregnant workers

    When Peggy Young became pregnant with her third child, she said a supervisor told her she was a liability and not to come back to work as a UPS package delivery driver in Landover until she had the baby.
    When Peggy Young became pregnant with her third child, she said a supervisor told her she was a liability and not to come back to work as a UPS package delivery driver in Landover until she had the baby. "I was very upset because I wanted to work; I...

    Tags: Discrimination, Health and Safety at Work, Employment Opportunities, Jamin B. Raskin, Montgomery County (Maryland)

    8. Mar 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  8. Bill proposes regulating payroll service companies in state

    A bill introduced in the Maryland Senate Thursday would create a commission to look into regulating payroll service companies in the wake of allegations of fraud at AccuPay of Bel Air.
    A bill introduced in the Maryland Senate Thursday would create a commission to look into regulating payroll service companies in the wake of allegations of fraud at AccuPay of Bel Air. Sen. Barry Glassman, a Harford County Republican, introduced the...

    Tags: Bankruptcy, Harford County, Business, Internal Revenue Service, Politics

    9. Mar 12, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  9. Assembly passes O'Malley's job training bill

    The General Assembly has approved the governor's plan to distribute $2.5 million in state grants each year to train workers for high-demand industries.
    The General Assembly has approved the governor's plan to distribute $2.5 million in state grants each year to train workers for high-demand industries. The House of Delegates voted 115-23 Tuesday to approve the program, the first piece of Gov. Martin O'...

    Tags: Employment Opportunities, Politics, Michael E. Busch, Career and Workplace, Executive Branch

    10. Feb 24, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  10. Md. businesses hope for more influence in Annapolis

    Maryland's business leaders are increasing efforts to speak with a louder, more unified voice to state officials, seeing in looming federal budget cuts the necessity — or opportunity — to focus more attention on the private sector.
    Maryland's business leaders are increasing efforts to speak with a louder, more unified voice to state officials, seeing in looming federal budget cuts the necessity — or opportunity — to focus more attention on the private sector. The...

    Tags: University of Baltimore, Martek Biosciences Corporation, Government Debt, Politics, Howard County

    11. Feb 21, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  11. Raise Maryland calls for higher wages for corporate employees

    Some members of the Rev. David Carl Olson's congregation are homeless. A few work minimum-wage jobs, he said, but they still cannot afford to leave shelters.
    Some members of the Rev. David Carl Olson's congregation are homeless. A few work minimum-wage jobs, he said, but they still cannot afford to leave shelters. His faith calls him to live in a world with "profoundly more justice," said Olson, who...

    Tags: State of the Union Address, Employment Opportunities, Catonsville, Companies and Corporations, Small Businesses

    12. Feb 2, 2013 |Story| Baltimore Sun

  12. 'Wage theft' prevails in post-recession economy

    Behind the counter at a convenience store in Princess Anne, Elvira Orellana worked 72 hours a week, making sandwiches, cleaning the kitchen and ordering the ingredients to prepare oxtail, curry chicken and cheese steaks.
    Behind the counter at a convenience store in Princess Anne, Elvira Orellana worked 72 hours a week, making sandwiches, cleaning the kitchen and ordering the ingredients to prepare oxtail, curry chicken and cheese steaks. Her employer paid her $648 a week...

    Tags: Law Enforcement, Theft, John F. Kennedy, Employment Opportunities, Civil Rights

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