Study: Maryland among states with highest mortgage burden in 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland ranks among U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, with its debt-to-salary ratio of 0.73 being among the lowest in the top 10, according to a recent study. A recent study by Highland Cabinetry revealed the top ten U.S. states most burdened by mortgages in 2025, examining factors including homeownership rates, percentage of mortgage-free homes, median single-family […]

Gas prices hold steady across U.S.

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average price of gasoline remained unchanged at $3.10 per gallon this week, according to GasBuddy. This price is 3.8 cents lower than last month and 52.6 cents lower than last year. The national average diesel price decreased 2.0 cents to $3.499 per gallon last week. While the national average remains steady, prices across the country varied, with […]

U.S. gas prices drop for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the second week in a row, according to GasBuddy. This decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by geopolitical events and concerns about the global economy. The national average gas price fell 3.4 cents to $3.10 per gallon, as per GasBuddy’s data. […]

Gas prices fall for first time in a month

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price in the U.S. has fallen for the first time in nearly a month, according to GasBuddy. The decline is attributed to a drop in oil prices, which have been impacted by concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs and OPEC+ restoring production faster than expected. The national average gas price fell 8.2 cents compared […]

Gas prices creep higher for second straight week

BALTIMORE, MD—The national average gas price increased for the second consecutive week, reaching $3.11 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data. This represents a 2.7-cent increase from last week, a 2.2-cent rise over the past month, and is 39.7 cents lower than a year ago. The surge in prices is attributed to refinery issues on the West Coast, particularly in California, […]

Maryland added 3,400 jobs in February 2025

BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland added 3,400 total jobs in February 2025, according to new estimates released on Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Maryland’s private sector added 4,600 jobs in February while public sector employment fell by an estimated 1,200 jobs. The change in public sector employment was driven by a loss of 700 federal government […]

Governor Moore to lead trade mission to Japan, South Korea

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore will lead a state trade mission to Japan and South Korea next month to promote Maryland’s growing industries in quantum technology, life sciences, and aerospace. The governor will be joined by representatives from the Maryland Department of Commerce, the Maryland Department of Transportation, the Secretary of State, and the private sector. The mission will take place […]