By Adam Pagnucco. Before we delve into Maryland’s net migration of taxpayers, let’s examine three economic characteristics of the state. First, Maryland is a high-income state. The charts below show…
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By Adam Pagnucco. A survey of residents commissioned by the Montgomery County government has found that most residents give positive ratings to many aspects of the county. However, most of…
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Maryland’s Wealth Drain, Part One
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By Adam Pagnucco. Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the nation, regularly finishing near the top in average income statistics. It also has a gigantic structural deficit reaching…
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Trump is Holding a Fire Sale in Maryland
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By Adam Pagnucco. As of last night, President Donald Trump’s administration was planning to sell 83 properties with a combined 11.4 million square feet of space in Maryland. The buildings…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Recently, Maryland Matters reported on HB 1469, a bill by Delegates Emily Shetty and Joseline Pena-Melnyk establishing a new two cents per ounce tax on “sugary beverages.” …
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By Adam Pagnucco. With the Washington Post’s losses reported at $100 million in 2024, here is a key question: Why on Earth is it trying to alienate its local audience?…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Earlier today, I wrote about last night’s rally at which MCPS leadership, the county PTA and school district labor unions demanded that the county executive and the…
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The Family is Back Together
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By Adam Pagnucco. As promised, MCPS’s unions, the county PTA and MCPS leadership held a joint rally last night outside the executive office building to advocate for fully funding the…
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Close to the Edge
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By Adam Pagnucco. MCPS has requested a $17 million drawdown from its fund balance to pay for special education. With an operating budget in excess of $3 billion, that should…
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How is This Progressive? Part Two
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By Adam Pagnucco. In Part One, a Montgomery County taxpayer making roughly $55,000 a year calculated that she would pay nearly four times more in income taxes if Governor Wes…