Maryland

Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced that Maryland processed over 3 million tax returns and issued $2.7 billion in refunds during the 2025 tax season, significantly reducing processing times and increasing claims for the Earned Income and Child Tax Credits.

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Law

Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined 23 attorneys general in filing a brief opposing the Trump administration’s freeze of USAID foreign aid funds, arguing it exceeds executive authority and harms states economically.

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MoCo Government

Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on June 24, July 8, and July 15, 2025, to gather public input on proposed supplemental budget appropriations, a White Oak development and financing plan, and zoning and map amendments, with opportunities for residents to testify in person or remotely.

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Maryland

Governor Wes Moore has requested a Major Disaster Declaration from the White House to help Allegany and Garrett counties recover from mid-May flooding, which caused over $15.8 million in damage to homes, infrastructure, and public utilities, and could qualify the region for federal assistance and mitigation funding. (more…)


Beyond MoCo

During our Ocean City vacations, we often visit Dumser’s Dairyland for a frozen treat (pictured you’ll see cherry-dipped soft serve from earlier this week). The beloved Maryland institution has deep roots in Ocean City that began in 1939 when Mrs. Gladys Dumser started crafting and selling her delicious homemade ice cream on the boardwalk. Her commitment to quality and freshness paved the way for a legacy that has grown over the decades.

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