

New poll ranks Maryland economy second worst as residents launch affordability push
reddit.comNew poll ranks Maryland economy second worst as residents launch affordability push
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Audits reveal $1.2B in questionable Maryland state spending
Maryland’s state government is facing scrutiny after recent audits uncovered more than $1.2 billion in questionable spending, improper payments and financial irregularities.
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The findings across multiple agencies are fueling debate in Annapolis over whether the state can address long-running financial problems—or whether it is only identifying the issues without fixing them.
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📸: Steve Pierce, Spotlight on Maryland
"Maryland is now the second most expensive state in the country to raise a child, according to an analysis of state costs published this month by LendingTree. Families here spend an estimated average of $36,419 annually in the first five years alone, ranking behind only Hawaii. The figure marks a 15% increase from last year."