Economy Archives - SoMD Chronicle

New State Tracker Weighs AI’s Toll, Gains for Maryland Jobs

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor November 5, 2026November 5, 2026

Comptroller Brooke Lierman’s new AI tracker cites a model ranking Maryland third among states for projected AI job losses, at 7.2% of jobs.

Government Watch: Your Tax Dollars

Charles Sells $93.2M in Bonds at 4.03% for Schools, Water

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

SoMD Government

Charles Pension Plans Gain; Sheriff’s Fund 81% Funded

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

Business and Economy

Study: SoMD Defense Jobs Face Clearance Gap, Retirement Wave

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 23, 2026October 23, 2026

Maryland Jobless Rate Falls to 3.9% as Job Count Dips

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 21, 2026October 21, 2026

200 Tech Jobs Coming to Indian Head Corridor, County Says

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Powered by spikes in energy prices, inflation surges to 3.7%

By Tim Henderson, StatelineOctober 20, 2026October 20, 2026

Grocery Bills, Not Stocks, Sour Marylanders on Economy

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 19, 2026October 19, 2026

Maryland Returned $103M in Unclaimed Money Last Year

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 18, 2026October 17, 2026

Charles Keeps AAA Bond Rating for 10th Straight Year

by David M. Higgins II, Publisher/Editor October 17, 2026October 17, 2026

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