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Governor Moore creates Maryland Economic Council to strengthen state’s economy

Posted on June 10, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—This week, Governor Wes Moore signed an executive order to promote Maryland’s economic future through the creation of the Maryland Economic Council. The council will be the command center for analysis and recommendations for the Moore-Miller Administration to effectively implement economic policies that achieve growth, diversify our workforce, and merge our state’s assets and growing industries. “For too long, […]

Gas prices edge lower but OPEC cuts could derail drops

Posted on June 5, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With the summer driving season now underway, the nation’s average price of gasoline has fallen 3.9 cents from a week ago to $3.51 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel has fallen 3.4 cents in the last […]

Summer driving season kicks off with rising gas prices

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As the unofficial start to the summer driving season has begun, the nation’s average price of gasoline has risen 2.7 cents from a week ago to $3.55 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel has fallen 4.9 […]

Maryland town named among nation’s best for summer jobs

Posted on May 25, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With summer approaching and a labor shortage leaving many employers looking to hire, the personal-finance website WalletHub took an in-depth look at 2023’s Best Places for Summer Jobs. Columbia, MD came in at No. 6 on the list, while Orlando, FL topped the list at No. 1. To help job seekers find the best summer employment opportunities, WalletHub compared […]

Gas prices remain unchanged as Memorial Day weekend looms

Posted on May 22, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—As Americans gear up for the start of the summer driving season with Memorial Day weekend, the nation’s average price of gasoline is unchanged from a week ago at $3.51 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average price of diesel […]

Maryland gains 8,000 jobs in April, unemployment rate falls to new record low

Posted on May 19, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday released state jobs and unemployment data. According to the preliminary survey data, Maryland gained 8,000 jobs in April, and the unemployment rate decreased to 2.5%. This is the third consecutive month of record-setting low unemployment for Maryland. The BLS began publishing unemployment estimates for Maryland in January 1976. […]

Maryland has 9th-highest job resignation rate in U.S., WalletHub study

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—With Americans quitting their jobs at high rates during the so-called “Great Resignation,” even in the face of high inflation, WalletHub this week released its updated report on 2023’s States With the Highest Job Resignation Rates. WalletHub ranked the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on how frequently people are leaving their places of employment. Maryland came […]

Gas prices tick slightly higher

Posted on May 15, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—For the first time in several weeks, the nation’s average price of gasoline has inched up, rising 0.4 cents from a week ago to $3.51 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy data compiled from more than 11 million individual price reports covering over 150,000 gas stations across the country. The national average is down 14.9 cents from a […]

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