Dayhoff Soundtrack: Maryland Reporter: Top stories: More on tax flight, state keeps bond rating

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Maryland Reporter: Top stories: More on tax flight, state keeps bond rating

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Tax flight reality for Frederick business owner

Our story last week on a national study, "Tax flight is a myth," produced more reader comments than any we've posted this summer. Some supported the study's conclusion, but most scoffed. One of the comments came from Frederick County businessman Mark Gaver, for whom fleeing from Maryland taxes is now a personal reality.

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Briefs: S&P keeps Maryland's AAA; Bongino in Discovery documentary

An S&P analyst has told Maryland officials the firm will take "no action" on the state's current AAA bond rating given just last month, Treasurer Nancy Kopp announced; Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dan Bongino is in Los Angeles this week filming a documentary about the Secret Service, where he spent 12 years, including service as head of the presidential protection detail.

Friday's redistricting hearing pushed up to accommodate Jewish Sabbath

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee's plan to hold public hearings around the state ran into a hitch in the Baltimore metro area. Of the two hearings scheduled there, both conflicted with the Jewish Sabbath, an unexpected problem that has since been resolved by starting Friday's hearing earlier.

Today's roundup: more on state bond rating

State officials are optimistic that despite its dependence on the federal government, Maryland will keep its triple-A credit rating; meanwhile, Maryland stocks rebounded after Monday's drop; Maryland may seek waiver on federal education rules; state delegate sues Harford sheriff over towing enforcement; study urges sparring female crabs to save the population; and commissioner to run for new office of Cecil County executive.