Weed, Wokeness, and Waste? Maryland’s Cannabis Incubator Blunder Shows the Risks of State-Run Industry
By Michael Phillips By all accounts, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is riding high on political capital. With sweeping...
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Data Centers and Double Standards: Is Frederick County Picking Tech Winners While Punishing Growth?
By Michael Phillips Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater made headlines this week by touting a new “comprehensive...
Why Baltimore Tech Hub Missed Out on Federal Funding—And What It Says About Our Priorities
Baltimore’s failure to secure federal funding in two rounds of the U.S. Economic Development Administration’s Tech Hubs...
Which Companies Could Leave Maryland Next—and Where They Might GoBy The Republic Dispatch Staff
Maryland's economic identity—once marked by federal employment, biotechnology leadership, and cybersecurity...
What Is Wes Moore Doing? With 23 Vetoes, Maryland’s Governor Risks Alienating Everyone
In a surprising turn of events, Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed a staggering 23 bills passed by the 2025 General...
Preakness Parties on the Public Dime: Pimlico’s Rebuild and the Forgotten Cost to Taxpayers
When Maryland announced the long-awaited approval to demolish and rebuild Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness...
A New Era for Pimlico: Maryland Approves Bold Rebuild of Historic Racetrack
In a landmark decision that blends preservation with progress, Maryland has officially greenlit the demolition and...
Maryland Sends Millions in Taxpayer Funds to a Publicly Traded Quantum Company—That’s Expanding in Tennessee
By Greg Visscher & Michael Phillips In a twist that raises serious questions about Maryland’s budget priorities, a...