MD: Consumer
New report measures benefits of MD’s 2024 minimum wage increase
Many Maryland workers are benefiting from the minimum wage increase that went into effect at the beginning of this year. But a new report from Oxfam …
Report: MD 'housing wage' 9th highest in U.S.
With rising housing costs an ongoing issue, a new report shows how fast rents have increased in Maryland and nationwide. The National Low Income …
Elder financial abuse highlighted during AARP PROTECT Week
Saturday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day and AARP Maryland is observing its annual PROTECT Week to highlight elder financial abuse. FBI data from …
Report: Grocery revenues exceeded cost increases; profits remain elevated
A new report from the Federal Trade Commission casts doubt on the idea that rising grocery prices in Maryland and nationwide have been due to retailer…
Assembly strengthens data privacy for Marylanders
Advocates are cheering the General Assembly for legislation protecting Marylanders' data privacy and are calling on Gov. Wes Moore to sign the bill…
Report: 75% of conventionally grown produce has pesticide residue
Marylanders shopping for fresh produce may want to consider a new report that finds chemical residues in much of the crop. In its 2024 "Shoppers …
Affordable housing meets cutting-edge energy tech in MD's Fairmount Heights
By Kayla Benjamin for The Washington Informer.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Ne…
MD Assembly considers reforms to health-insurance coverage
Committees in both chambers of the General Assembly are hearing testimony on a measure to change how health insurance companies in Maryland make treat…
'Better Buildings Act' would mandate electrification in new construction
With Maryland's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2045 on the horizon, the General Assembly is taking up the issue of building codes. During this …
Report: MD near top in number of adults with post-high school credentials
A new report assessing post-high school educational attainment shows Maryland doing better than most states, but says work remains to be done…
Report: MD grid can manage transition to electric heating
A recent study shows Maryland's electric grid is well positioned to manage the transition to electrification as outlined in the state's climate goals…
Report: Firms that overpay CEOs are underperforming S&P 500 average
A recent report looking at executive compensation found companies with the most overpaid CEOs had lower returns to shareholders than the S&P average…