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Md. passes tax hike on high earners

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More than 300,000 Maryland residents will pay higher income taxes under a package given final approval by the legislature Wednesday.

Questionable spending at Md. arena

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At Show Place Arena in Pr. George’s, taxpayers foot the bill for sports tickets, other expenses.

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Md. passes tax hike on high earners

Md. passes tax hike on high earners

More than 300,000 Maryland residents will pay higher income taxes under a package given final approval by the legislature Wednesday.

Questionable spending at Md. arena

Questionable spending at Md. arena

At Show Place Arena in Pr. George’s, taxpayers foot the bill for sports tickets, other expenses.

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John Kelly

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Petula Dvorak

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