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Md. Comptroller Peter Franchot Says He Is Considering A Run For Governor
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ)– Governor Martin O’Malley is expected to sign the state’s new income tax hike into law next week. He called the General Assembly into special session this week to raise taxes to...
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Tobacco & Alcohol Contraband Violations Have Increased In Md.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) —Millions of tax dollars are going up in smoke. The Maryland comptroller’s office is cracking down on cigarette smuggling. Political reporter Pat Warren reports an aggressive...
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Maryland Revenues Higher Than Expected
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has ended fiscal year 2012 with nearly $230 million more than expected. Comptroller Peter Franchot on Thursday released the final numbers for the fiscal year that ended...
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Quesions Remain Whether Gay Couples Will Be Able To File Joint Tax Returns In...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The Washington Times published a story regarding same-sex couples having problems filing taxes jointly in Maryland. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is now responding to...
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Md. Comptroller Asks Marylanders To Share The Wealth Before Christmas
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — With just three shopping days left until Christmas, Comptroller Peter Franchot is asking shoppers to share the wealth. Political reporter Pat Warren explains who that share might...
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Tax Day: Those Who Owe Wait To The Last Minute To File
BALTIMORE (WJZ)—There are estimates that 20-30 percent of us wait until the last minute to file our taxes. As Mike Schuh found out, many people have similar reasons for waiting. At the state office...
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Md. Comptroller Urges Small Businesses To Use Affordable Care Act Tax Credits
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Comptroller Peter Franchot encouraged small businesses to take advantage of the tax credits under the Affordable Care Act on Monday morning at Howard County Community College. The...
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Comptroller Returns $330,000 In Unclaimed Property
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Some Maryland residents who attended state and local fairs this summer walked away with more than cotton candy and corndogs. They found money they didn’t know they were owed being...
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Erotic Fiction Writer Tops List Of Tax Scofflaws
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — An author of erotic fiction is at the top of a list of people in Maryland who owe back taxes. Kristina Roberts, who also is known as Zane, was in the number one spot on the list...
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Md. Panel Recommends Post-Labor Day School Start
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The summer travel season kicks off in just a few days and it’s expected to be one of the biggest in years. Now there’s a new plan to extend summer vacation for Maryland public...
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Md. Board Cuts $77M From State Budget
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Board of Public Works has voted to cut about $77 million from the state budget to address underperforming state revenues. The board voted 3-0 on Wednesday for the...
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Franchot Campaigning To Delay School Opening
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is planning to launch a petition drive to persuade lawmakers to delay the opening of public schools until after Labor Day. The Washington Post...
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Comptroller To Visit Site Of New Frederick High School
FREDERICK, Md. (AP) — Comptroller Peter Franchot is scheduled to tour the site of the new Frederick High School. Franchot, who is visiting in his role as a member of the Board of Public Works, is be...
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Maryland Revenue Estimates Unchanged
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — New revenue estimates for the state of Maryland won’t require a downward adjustment of projections, but there aren’t any extra dollars, either. The Maryland Board of Revenue...
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Comptroller Calls For Review Of $37M Jail Food Contract
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The state comptroller called for an attorney general review over a flawed $37 million food contract for Baltimore detention facilities. Peter Franchot criticized Crystal...
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Comptroller Franchot, Lt. Gov Tour Peabody Heights Brewery
BALTIMORE (WJZ)–Peabody Heights Brewery got a visit from Comptroller Peter Franchot on Saturday. He was joined with Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford as they issued the brewery with a proclamation...
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Gov. Hogan Announces That Md. Schools Will Open After Labor Day
OCEAN CITY, Md. (WJZ) — Gov. Larry Hogan has announced that Maryland’s public schools will open their doors after Labor Day in future school years. He made the announcement at a news conference called...
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Comptroller Franchot Warns Citizens to Be Wary of Phone Scams
BALTIMORE, Md. (WJZ)– Comptroller Peter Franchot warns citizens to be wary of a new phone scam aiming to scare people into paying money for tax bills. A man alerted the Compliance Division Friday...
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One Md. School Will Be Cool This Summer; Getting A/C
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — There’s been a break in the heated argument between the city and the state over air conditioning in city schools. As WJZ’s Pat Warren reports, school just got cool for students at...
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Comptroller Seeks Power to Combat Tax Fraud
JACOB TAYLOR, Capital News Service ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Legislation supported by Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot and Gov. Larry Hogan would give new powers to the comptroller’s office to combat...
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More People Falling Victim To Fraudulent Tax Returns
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — A warning for all Maryland taxpayers, as thousands of fraudulent tax returns are being filed, as the state’s comptroller office is trying to stop any illegal activity and is putting...
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Maryland Revenues Will Come In $53M Less Than Projected
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates voted Wednesday to reduce the state’s revenue projections for fiscal year 2018 by $53 million — a 0.3 percent decrease from previous...
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Comptroller Peter Franchot Running For Re-election
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland’s comptroller since January 2007, Peter Franchot, announced Thursday that he will run for re-election. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve as your Comptroller, and...
View ArticleShould Beer, Wine Be Sold In Md. Grocery Stores?
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is promoting the sale of beer and wine in regular grocery stores. With a few exceptions, Maryland law limits the sales to liquor stores, but...
View ArticleComptroller Decries Bill To Take Regulatory Power Over Alcohol, Tobacco, Gas...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland’s comptroller is denouncing a measure that would take regulatory powers over alcohol, tobacco and gasoline away from his office. Comptroller Peter Franchot, a Democrat,...
View ArticleBoard Of Ethics Opens Investigation Into Mayor Pugh’s ‘Healthy Holly’ Deals
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The drumbeats of multiple investigations sound like they’re getting louder when hearing about the inside deals between the University of Maryland Medical System and its board members....
View ArticleDone Your Taxes Yet? Maryland Has 12 Assistance Centers To Make Sure You Make...
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — It’s almost that time, you’ve got less than a week to file your tax returns! If you haven’t already, you can get some free help from the state, twelve customers assistance centers are...
View ArticleMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Considering Run For Governor
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — While most political attention is tuned into the 2020 presidential race, Maryland is looking ahead to 2022, and who will run for governor. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot,...
View Article38 Vaping-Associated Lung Illnesses Confirmed In Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The number of vaping-associated lung illnesses in Maryland has risen to 38, the Maryland Health Department confirmed Wednesday. That number has jumped from 29 in early October....
View ArticleMaryland Task Force Created To Examine Effects Of Vaping, E-Cigarettes
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Wednesday the launch of a task force to examine the effects of vaping and e-cigarettes. “As Maryland’s chief tobacco regulator, my job is...
View ArticleMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchot Plans To Run For Governor In 2022
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Maryland has its first candidate for governor in 2022, after Comptroller Peter Franchot confirmed Thursday he is a candidate for the race to succeed Gov. Larry Hogan. And he’s...
View ArticleThere’s Money To Be Saved During Shop Maryland Energy Weekend
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Comptroller Peter Franchot encourages Marylanders to take advantage of big savings during the Shop Maryland Energy weekend from Feb. 15 through Feb. 17. Consumers have the chance...
View ArticleMaryland Comptroller Extends Tax Filing Deadlines For Businesses
ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — To help businesses affected by the economic impact of COVID-19, Comptroller Peter Franchot announced he will extend business-related tax filing deadlines. The June 1 extension applies...
View ArticleCall Centers For Tax Help To Close Due To Coronavirus Concerns
BALTIMORE (WJZ)– Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Monday that some call centers dedicated to helping people with their taxes would close at the end of the day. Taxpayer services at 1-800-MD-TAXES...
View ArticleNew Tax Processing System Set To Launch In Maryland Next Month
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The first phase of a new, multimillion-dollar tax processing system is set to launch in Maryland next month, Comptroller Peter Franchot’s office said Monday. Despite the...
View ArticleMaryland Comptroller To Oppose $205M In Proposed Budget Cuts
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The financial fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is hitting the state’s budget in a big way. The Maryland state employees caravan past the governor’s Baltimore office Tuesday in...
View ArticleMaryland Launches First Phase Of New Tax Processing System
ANNAPOLIS (WJZ) — Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Monday the first phase of the agency’s new tax processing system, to streamline how taxpayers do business with them. The $160 million system...
View ArticleMaryland Comptroller Franchot Extends Deadlines For Tax Filings, Payments To...
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is extending tax filing and payment deadlines to April 15, 2021, as businesses and individuals continue to struggle financially during the...
View ArticleState Income Tax Filing Deadline Of July 15 Is Quickly Approaching
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ) — The state income tax deadline of July 15 is quickly approaching. In March, Comptroller Peter Franchot extended the filing deadline by three months due to the ongoing economic...
View ArticleMarylanders, Fill Up Your Tanks. Gas Prices Are About To Go Up
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Time is running out for Maryland’s drivers to take advantage of lower prices at the pump. The state’s 30-day gas tax holiday, enacted last month in response to soaring gas prices, is...
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