Maryland’s Congressional Delegation: Tax-and-Spend Politics at Home, Blame Games in Washington
When it comes to blaming Republicans for Washington dysfunction, few states put on a show like Maryland. On October 1,...
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Virginia’s Surplus Success vs. Maryland’s Structural Struggles
Governor Glenn Youngkin has something to brag about, and it’s not just political spin—it’s math. Since 2022, Virginia...
Maryland’s 430-Law October Surprise: Because Freedom Needed More Fine Print
Maryland just sprinted into October 1 with ~430 “new or improved” laws from the same session that already dropped ~300...
Takoma Park: Maryland’s Hornets’ Nest of Collectivism
When most people think of radical leftist enclaves, they think of Portland, Seattle, or San Francisco. But you don’t need...
Maryland’s $21.5 Billion Transportation Plan: Big Spending, Old Problems
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has rolled out its Draft Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP) for...
Marc Elrich: The County Executive Who Never Delivered
Montgomery County, once considered a jewel of Maryland for its economic vitality and quality of life, has stumbled under...
The “Talk-Back Tour”: Maryland Democrats Pretend to Listen While Plotting More Tax Hikes
The Maryland Democratic Party (MDP) has a new gimmick: the “Talk-Back Tour.” Sounds edgy, right? Like some grassroots...
Maryland’s Digital Ad Tax Gag Rule Gets Smacked Down
It took the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals to remind Annapolis that the First Amendment still exists, even in Maryland. On...
Pimlico’s $400M Reboot: A Welcome Investment—If Bureaucrats Don’t Blow It Again
By Michael Phillips The echoes of hooves pounding the dirt at Pimlico Race Course have quieted—for now. On July 24, 2025,...
Ten Ways Governor Wes Moore Has Impoverished Marylanders — And Why It’s Time to Rethink His Agenda
By Michael Phillips When Wes Moore was elected governor, many Marylanders bought into the soaring rhetoric of "Leave No One...
Luxury for the Few, Bills for the Rest: Maryland Taxpayers Foot the Bill for Frederick’s $100M Hotel Dream
By Michael Phillips In a move that exemplifies the modern progressive model of “economic growth” — where corporate...
The Smile That Taxed a Thousand Wallets: Wes Moore’s Charm Offensive Meets Maryland’s Economic Reality
By Michael Phillips Ah yes, the smiling governor. Wes Moore—part motivational speaker, part tax collector, all...
How to Legally Avoid Maryland’s New Taxes and Fees: Smart Strategies and Cross-State Workarounds
By Michael Phillips As Maryland rolls out a wave of new taxes and fees—from mileage-based vehicle charges to expanded...
THE WORST TO THE WORSTEST: A RANKING OF GOV. WES MOORE’S 2025 LAW-AGEDDON
By Michael Phillips Maryland Governor Wes Moore just unleashed a legislative tidal wave with over 300 new laws taking...
Maryland’s Tech Tax: A New Barrier to Growth in the Old Line State
By Michael Phillips Maryland just sent a loud and clear message to businesses across the region: if you’re innovating,...
“For the Kids” or For the Cash? Maryland Democrats Eye New Soda Tax to Fix Their Fiscal Mess
By Michael Phillips In yet another move that proves the Maryland Democratic playbook is nothing more than a cycle of tax,...
Trump’s Tax Cuts Deliver for Maryland Families—Despite Local Skepticism
By Michael Phillips While blue-state politicians grumble and editorial boards twist themselves into knots, the numbers...
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Unveils Revolutionary Math: Saving Taxpayers by Taxing Them Into Poverty
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Maryland Governor Wes Moore, beloved motivational speaker and part-time governor, dazzled audiences this...
10 Brilliant New Things Wes Moore Can Tax Now That Maryland’s Already Broke
ANNAPOLIS, MD — With Maryland’s $5.5 billion surplus torched faster than a government diversity retreat budget, and a...
Where Did the Billions Go? Wes Moore Turned Hogan’s Surplus Into a Deficit Disaster
ANNAPOLIS, MD — When Governor Wes Moore took office in January 2023, Maryland was riding high on a $5.5 billion...
Maryland Ranks 5th Most Expensive State—And That’s Before Wes Moore’s New Fees Kick In
Maryland has just been ranked the fifth most expensive state in the country based on monthly household bills, according to...
Come to Maryland! (Just Kidding—Please Don’t)
So... Nobody Wants to Move to Maryland Anymore. Shocker. After decades of steady growth, it turns out the Old Line State is...
Robin Hood in a Suit: Wes Moore’s Financial Shell Game Is Burning Maryland
Governor Wes Moore wants you to believe he’s your hero. He says 94% of Marylanders got a tax break. He says he's creating...
Moore Money, Moore Problems: Maryland Governor Signs Off on Largest Tax Hike in State History
In a move that should outrage every hard-working Marylander, Governor Wes Moore has just greenlit the largest tax hike in...
Taxed to Death: Maryland’s War on the Working Class Disguised as Progress
By Michael Phillips and Greg Visscher Imagine this: A single mother in Maryland, making the median income of around $73,000...
You Pay, They Play: How Maryland Politicians Tanked the Budget and Stuck You With the Bill
Once again, Maryland families are left paying the price for the government's inability to control its own budget. In the...