By PATRICK WHITTLE OLD ORCHARD BEACH, Maine (AP) — A Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities has agreed to voluntarily leave the country, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Monday. Related Articles Judge issues injunction preventing Trump’s FTC from investigating watchdog Media Matters Trump vows to change … [Read more...] about Maine police officer arrested by ICE agrees to voluntarily leave the country
FTC sues ticket reseller, saying it illegally exceeded purchase limits for Taylor Swift, other shows
By DEE-ANN DURBIN The U.S. Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday against a ticket broker, alleging the company used illegal tactics to exceed purchasing limits for popular events and then resold tickets at significantly higher prices. Related Articles Maryland tax on digital ads violated Big Tech’s free speech, judges … [Read more...] about FTC sues ticket reseller, saying it illegally exceeded purchase limits for Taylor Swift, other shows
Appeals court rules provision of digital ad tax violates First Amendment protections
A provision in Maryland’s digital ad tax is an unconstitutional restriction on free speech, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. The 2021 law — the first of its kind in the nation — imposes taxes on large tech companies for the digital ads they sell within the state. But it also prohibits those companies from passing the tax on to consumers as a surcharge, fee or line item on … [Read more...] about Appeals court rules provision of digital ad tax violates First Amendment protections
Josh Tolentino: Maryland embraces pro golf. Keep it coming. | COMMENTARY
Over the past week, the golf world’s eyes fell squarely on Maryland. The PGA Tour’s BMW Championship at Caves Valley transformed Baltimore County into the sport’s epicenter, and the results were undeniable. The course dazzled (and overcame a pounding thunderstorm), the crowds arrived in waves and the atmosphere proved that the state deserves to host more professional … [Read more...] about Josh Tolentino: Maryland embraces pro golf. Keep it coming. | COMMENTARY
The pitfalls of universal basic income | EDITORIAL
Howard County’s new Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot may be framed as compassionate policy, but it’s part of a troubling pattern that’s taking root across Maryland and the United States. Following Baltimore City’s 2024 launch of the Baltimore Young Families Success Fund, a $5.5 million program offering $1,000 per month to 200 young parents for two years, Howard County is now … [Read more...] about The pitfalls of universal basic income | EDITORIAL