Marylanders' Federal
Taxes Boomerang Back with Funding
WASHINGTON - While Maryland has
a relatively high federal tax burden, the return it gets on those tax payments is
13th-highest in the nation, says a new study. The state does even better when federal
spending per capita is measured. Maryland gets $8,095 per person in federal funds compared
to a national average of $5,249. Go to Story
Dairy Farmers Denied Entrance Into Milk Pricing
Group for Now
WASHINGTON - Maryland will not be allowed to
join a multi-state milk pricing organization under an agreement reached in Congress,
blocking a move state dairy farmers had seen as crucial to their existence. But the
agreement extends the life of the Northeast Dairy Compact, giving farmers hope they may be
allowed to join in the future. Go
to Story
State Business Groups Worry About Ergonomic Standard
WASHINGTON - Maryland business
groups worry OSHA's proposed ergonomic standard will lead to more regulation and will
complicate how workplace injuries are handled. Union officials, however, welcome OSHA's
recommendations. Go to Story
Despite Prosperity, State Lagging in Charity
Giving
WASHINGTON - Though Maryland is one of the
wealthiest states, it is also one of the stingiest in donating money to charity. State
leaders of non-profit organizations cite lack of awareness as one reason for the lack of
giving. Go to Story
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