Comptroller Franchot continued to urge the governor and members of the general assembly this week to boost aid to Maryland’s small businesses struggling in the wake of the pandemic. He is calling for businesses to be given grants of $10,000 each from the state’s Rainy-Day Fund. Although the state set aside $175 million in grants […]
Shop Maryland Tax Free Week Begins Sunday
In a year that has been anything but normal, Comptroller Peter Franchot reminds Marylanders that one thing remains the same: Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week begins Sunday, August 9th with big savings for customers, scholarship opportunities for college and trade school students and a catalyst to spur sales for retailers. “This is one of my favorite […]
Comptroller Franchot on Local Independent Businesses
Maryland’s local, independent businesses are the lifeblood of our state’s economy and the pillars of their communities. Having spoken directly with more small business owners over these past few days than I can count, I can assure you that, in the absence of extraordinary action, far too many of them are going to go under […]
BPW Works Approves $18.8 Million in Rural Legacy Program Grants
Funding Will Protect 4,500 Acres Statewide The Board of Public Works (BPW) today unanimously approved recommendations of more than $18.8 million in Rural Legacy Program grants for conservation easements in 18 counties. Funding from these grants will permanently protect more than 4,500 acres of working farms, forests, open space, shorelines, and wetlands — plus cultural […]
Franchot Endorses Creating Single Member Delegate Districts
State Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot on Wednesday became the highest-ranking Maryland Democrat to endorse the concept of creating single-member districts in the House of Delegates. Franchot’s ally, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R), and GOP legislative leaders have promoted the idea of having 141 single-member districts in the House instead of the current system, which […]
Peter Franchot Tours Southern Calvert County
On Friday, January 18, 2019 Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot paid a visit to three sites in Calvert County. His visit began at Solomons Island Winery, where the comptroller was joined by Calvert County Sheriff Mike Evans, Calvert Board of County Commissioners President Tim Hutchins, Director of Economic Development Kelly Robertson-Slagle, and former Comptroller, Commissioner and […]
Letter to the Editor from Friends of Peter Franchot
Yes. The rumors are true. In spite of the fact that Governor Hogan’s School After Labor Day initiative is good for small businesses, good for our state’s economy and is supported by more than 70 percent of Marylanders, a bill has been introduced that would allow our local school boards to send children back into […]
Gov Hogan and Comptroller Franchot at Goucher
“Governing Maryland Communities: A Conversation with Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot” Governor Larry Hogan today joined Comptroller Peter Franchot at Goucher College, where both participated in a discussion about governing Maryland communities. The governor answered questions from students on issues of importance to Marylanders. While on campus, the governor also met with Goucher […]
Gov, Comptroller Join Forces on Behalf of Md Taxpayers
Governor Larry Hogan, Comptroller Peter Franchot Announce Taxpayer Protection Act of 2017 Governor Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot today announced their support and plans for the administration to introduce the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2017, legislation that will provide greater protections to Maryland taxpayers from tax fraud and identity theft. The proposed legislation will […]
Comptroller Warns of Phone Scam
Comptroller Peter Franchot warned Marylanders Wednesday to beware of phone calls attempting to get their personal information under the pretext of collecting unpaid taxes. The comptroller’s office reported that it has recently received calls from taxpayers who said they received phone calls from people purporting to work for the state. According to the complaints, the […]