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Mizeur’s Promises, Dirty Tricks and More
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Mizeur’s Promises, Dirty Tricks and More

by Barry Rascovar Opinion and Analysis THE BIDDING RACE is on. Democratic candidates for governor are seeking to one-up each other on new programs and tax cuts. All of them ignore the fact Maryland’s finances […]

Comptroller Peter Franchot (left), Deputy Comptroller SharonneBonardi (center) and Bureau of Revenue Estimates Director Andrew Schaufele discuss ideas to prevent future tax fraud and hold fraudsters accountable in Annapolis on February 12, 2016.
(Capital News Service photo by Jessica Campisi).
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Comptroller Franchot Puts Stop to Fraudulent Tax Returns

by Jessica Campisi Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS – During Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot’s  first year in office more than eight years ago, his staff prevented 314 cases, or about $656,000, of fraudulent tax returns. In […]

How Brown Blew a Sure Thing
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How Brown Blew a Sure Thing

OPINION Nov. 7, 2014 — Yes, Republican Larry Hogan Jr. ran a smart, tightly focused campaign that helped him pull off a surprisingly strong upset in the race for Maryland governor. But the major reason […]

Debate No. 2 Goes to Brown
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Debate No. 2 Goes to Brown

Oct. 15, 2014 — Chalk one up — a big one for Anthony Brown.In a campaign marked by wild accusations and harsh, over-the-top negativity, the Democratic candidate for Maryland governor finally started talking policy in […]