From the Office of the Maryland Comptroller: Comptroller Franchot presented three proclamations today in Aberdeen and Bel Air. Starting at Mamie’s Café with Love in Aberdeen, the Comptroller presented a proclamation to owner Brenda Weber recognizing the restaurant’s success and commitment to the community. The family-owned and operated café has been serving homemade fare with […]
Comptroller Franchot to Visit Kingsville Elementary School; Tour Classrooms Without Air-Conditioning
From the office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will tour Kingsville Elementary School on Thursday with Principal Carol Ferris, Parent-Teacher Association President Angela Feehly and parent Alicia Prisco to see several classrooms where there is a lack of air-conditioning. Earlier this fall, the Comptroller conducted town hall meetings as part of his […]
Comptroller Franchot to Visit Harford and Cecil Community Colleges; Meet with Student Government Association
From the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will be visiting Cecil Community College on Thursday, October 1. President Dr. Mary Way Bolt will lead a tour of the campus, which includes Cecil County’s first building to achieve LEED Silver certification. During the visit, Comptroller Franchot and Dr. Bolt will discuss the […]
Comptroller Franchot: “We Must be Careful Not to Interpret These Modestly Encouraging Numbers as a License to Authorize Excessive Spending or to Incur Excessive Debt”
From the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Annapolis, Md. (September 21, 2015) – The Board of Revenue Estimates met today to write up revenue estimates for Fiscal Years 2016 and 2017 by $212.2 million. Comptroller Peter Franchot, as chairman of the Board, released the following statement: “This action, coming just weeks after we closed […]
Comptroller Franchot: “These Revenue Figures Highlight an Economy that has Improved but is Still Fragile”
From the office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Reiterating his call for caution in the midst of a slow economic recovery, Comptroller Peter Franchot today released the final closeout numbers for Fiscal Year 2015. General Fund revenues totaled $15.9 billion in the fiscal year, $214.1 million above the official state forecast and representing a growth […]
Comptroller Franchot to Tour Havre de Grace; Present Proclamation to Harford County Office of Economic Development
From the office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will present a proclamation Monday morning to the Harford County Office of Economic Development to recognize its new office on the Route 40 corridor, which is providing more convenient access for local residents. The Comptroller also will meet with Executive Director Karen Holt and […]
Sales Tax Waived for Qualifying Clothing and Footwear During Maryland Tax-Free Week, Aug. 9-15
From the Office of the Maryland Comptroller: Comptroller Peter Franchot is encouraging shoppers to take advantage of Maryland’s tax-free week which begins Sunday, August 9, and runs through Saturday, August 15. During that time, any single, qualifying article of clothing or footwear priced $100 or less – regardless of how many purchased – will be […]
Comptroller Franchot to Take in Sights, Sounds, Food & Fun at Cecil and Harford Counties Fairs
From the Office of the Comptroller of Maryland: Comptroller Peter Franchot will head out Thursday afternoon to enjoy a summertime family tradition — going to not one, but two county fairs. The Comptroller will start off at the Fair Hill Fairgounds for the 62nd annual Cecil County Fair. He will meet Al Miller, president of […]