By Adam Pagnucco. One of the less noticed stories of the budget is that the county council approved a lot of money for rental assistance. …
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By Adam Pagnucco. While Montgomery County is increasing property taxes, it’s worth noting that three of our principal competitors have cut property taxes this year. …
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: Conclusion
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By Adam Pagnucco. This series has discussed a lot of economic data but let’s change the subject to you, the reader. Who are you? Are…
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: Proprietor Income
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By Adam Pagnucco. Here is a huge part of our economy that is largely untracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: proprietors. This is…
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By Adam Pagnucco. The Greater Capital Area Association of REALTORS (GCAAR) has issued a statement condemning the county council’s passage of a large recordation tax…
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Tax Hike Number Two
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By Adam Pagnucco. In the wake of a potentially huge increase in school impact taxes, the county council has passed a recordation tax hike for…
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School Impact Taxes Set to Skyrocket
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By Adam Pagnucco. The first of multiple tax hikes that will likely be implemented in coming weeks is now on deck. But this one did…
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: Average Wages
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By Adam Pagnucco. Last time, we looked at wage and salary employment growth and found that we lagged most of the region over the last…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Now let’s look at wage and salary employment. Statistics on this measure have garnered some negative headlines for Montgomery County over the…
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: Personal Income
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By Adam Pagnucco. Here is how the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defines personal income. Income received by persons from all sources. It includes income…