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Democrats, businesses respond to Hogan's "State of...

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Democratic lawmakers in Maryland offered scathing reviews after Gov. Larry Hogan did not address issues related to executive orders issued by President Donald Trump during his “State of the State” speech Wednesday. “Gov. Hogan said many things I agree with, but he ignored the elephant in the room — President Trump and the Trump Republicans in Washington,” said Sen. Jim Rosapepe of College Park. “Based on his speech, Hogan evidently is unwilling to stand up to Trump. So that falls to the Democrats…

Six takeaways from Gov. Hogan's "State of the...

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Gov. Larry Hogan delivered his “State of the State” address to the General Assembly on Wednesday, telling lawmakers Maryland remains strong. The Republican governor spoke of the progress state has made in fighting the heroine and opioid epidemic and emphasized the commitment his administration has made to funding education. [To see the full address, click here.] Hogan, who ran for office on a platform of lowering taxes and improving Maryland’s business friendliness, also highlighted the progress…

LGBT Chamber of Commerce to launch in Maryland

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Betsy Cerulo said now finally felt like the right time to start an LGBT Chamber of Commerce in Maryland. Ten, or even just five years ago, the LGBT business community seemed smaller and more fragmented. Some business owners chose to remain quiet about their sexual orientation and others advocated for legislation on gay marriage and workplace anti-discrimination. But Maryland has made a lot of progress over the past several years on this front, Cerulo said, and she and another business owner, Dave…

Johns Hopkins president gets personal in speaking...

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“I am exactly one generation away from the boy who clamored for entry into a new country. And as my father’s son, I reflect often on the fortuitous trajectory that afforded me the opportunity to serve as president of this university,” wrote Johns Hopkins University President Ronald J. Daniels. Responding to an executive order signed Saturday barring immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S., Daniels wrote a personal message to Hopkins students, faculty and staff Tuesday.…

Gov. Larry Hogan's full State of the State address

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Gov. Larry Hogan delivered his State of the State address Wednesday to the General Assembly. He touched on a wide range of topics, from helping residents who are affected by opioid abuse, to job creation, to greater transparency in government. Read the full text of his speech below. Hogan State of the State by Jonathan Munshaw on Scribd

Columbia IT company takes office space in Ellicott...

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A Columbia information technology and development company is taking office space in downtown Ellicott City to help flood-affected businesses rebuild and grow. NextLOGik is expanding into Millworks Business Resource Center in Ellicott City to help support businesses that were impacted by the flood that destroyed historic Main Street and killed two people last July. The company specializes in web design and mobile and web app development. At Millworks, NextLOGik plans to help recovering businesses…

Baltimore Ravens to raise ticket prices for the...

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Baltimore Ravens President Dick Cass said last month the team was “seriously considering” raising ticket prices for the 2017 season and the team officially announced the price increase on Wednesday. The Ravens sent letters out to season-ticket holders that said the ticket prices will go up between 4.7 percent and 10.3 percent, depending on where the seats are located. In total, the price increases will bring 8 percent growth for the organization’s ticket revenue. The cheapest season tickets for…

Laureate Education Inc. goes public, IPO slumping

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Laureate Education Inc. went public Wednesday hoping to raise $96.6 million, well below what it had hoped for earlier this week. Baltimore-based Laureate, the world’s largest for-profit network of colleges, offered 6.9 million shares at a price of $14 per share, according to Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Earlier this week, the company had said in previous filings it wanted to issue 29 million shares of its Class A common stock at a price between $17 and $20 per share, raising at…

New Federal Hill restaurant to open Friday in...

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Federal Hill residents will once again have a restaurant and bar to enjoy at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Cross Street when the Outpost American Tavern opens this weekend in the former Porter’s Pub and Grille. Porter’s was a mainstay of the restaurant scene in Federal Hill at 1032 Riverside Ave. for nearly 15 years before it closed in 2014. Federal Hill resident Chris Frisone and his partner, Seung Cho, are now leasing the space as owners of the Outpost American Tavern. The restaurant will…

Here's a look at Monument City Brewing's upcoming...

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From the outside, Monument City Brewing Co.’s new brewery at 1 N. Haven St. in Highlandtown still looks like the factory and the warehouse it served as since 1901. The doors that serve as the main entrance from the off-street parking are obvious upgrades, but once inside, the space maintained its open feel and that was exactly what brothers Ken and Matthew Praay were going for. From the brewery system and tanks to the storage in the back and the distribution side of the operations, Ken Praay said…