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Fall in Love with an Energy Star Appliance Feb 08, 2021

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Tax season and Shop Maryland Energy Weekend are almost here! First, we chat with Robin McKinney of the CASH Campaign about free tax preparation and the Earned Income Tax Credit (07:43). Next up, business owners Joe Ochs & Curt Spicher tell how huge the tax-free weekend is for retailers (33:00). Then, Amey Bayes of BGE and Larissa Johnson from the Montgomery County Dept. of Environmental Protection encourage you to save money AND the planet with energy efficient appliances (54:47).

Legislative Look-Ahead Jan 12, 2021

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With the 2021 General Assembly starting this week, Sam and Alan get a preview from Sen. Craig Zucker, a longtime Comptroller employee, and Justin Hayes, the Comptroller's legislative director (06:46). We also get a lay of the land in the COVID-19 era from Sen. Clarence Lam, the chamber's only practicing physician and Nicole Stallings from the MD Hospital Association (40:33).

Leading Women of Maryland's Economy Dec 18, 2020

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It’s the holiday season, and Alan and Sam are wrapping up the year by interviewing Deputy Comptroller Sharonne Bonardi (09:04) about her influential role in managing the day-to-day of the agency and adapting to such a tough year. We then chat with Ali von Paris (33:33), CEO and founder of Route One Apparel, about starting the company out of her dorm room at UMD ten years ago and the importance of shopping local.

Thanksgiving & Non-Profits During a Pandemic Nov 25, 2020

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In a special Thanksgiving edition, we learn about the Maryland Charity Campaign from agency chairperson Patti Tracey, (01:28) and talk to a pair of nonprofit leaders – Carmen del Guercio of the Maryland Food Bank (18:46) and Jeff Griffin of the Franciscan Center (36:48) – to hear how their operations have changed as a result of the pandemic and what their biggest needs are heading into the holiday season. And we close with a montage of Comptroller employees saying what they’re thankful for this year.

Shop Maryland for the Holidays Nov 06, 2020

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Special co-host Maureen O’Prey pinch hits today as we talk with the Maryland DC Credit Union Association about their members’ partnership on the Comptroller’s Shop Maryland for the Holidays initiative (07:00). Then, we check in with Scott Sanders, founding partner of Tobacco Barn Distillery in St. Mary’s County, to hear about their latest unique venture involving bourbon and a military fighter jet (20:04).

Hispanic Heritage Month Oct 20, 2020

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In honor of the just-concluded Hispanic Heritage Month, Alan and Sam chat with the Comptroller’s Hispanic Affairs Outreach Manager Adriana Lee about how our office is engaging with Hispanic communities across the state to foster better awareness of tax issues (9:23). Next up, Jimmy Vargas, a Silver Spring accountant, provides some helpful tips and advice on how to get your taxes done right (29:30).

Checking The Numbers Oct 02, 2020

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We start with an overview of the state’s latest revenue estimates and what they mean (01:16). Then, we talk with Sandy Zinck, director of the General Accounting Division, which drafts the annual reports that drive Maryland’s financial standing and is responsible for keeping track of all the money spent by state agencies (05:13). She also explains how her team has been a saving grace for child care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then as Maryland oyster season begins, Paul Schurick from the Oyster Recovery Partnership discusses restoring the state’s oyster population, their importance to the health of the Chesapeake Bay and the Shell Recycling Alliance (30:38).

The Importance of the Census Sep 11, 2020

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The Census is more than a once-every-10-years population count. We talk with State Planning Secretary Robert McCord to learn how it determines the amount of federal funding Maryland gets and how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted collection efforts (6:50). Then, we hear from Laura Gaver House, whose family farm in Mt. Airy is a popular fall destination for apples, pumpkins and fun for all ages (29:20).

The Digital Divide in Urban and Rural MD Aug 27, 2020

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Most Maryland students will start school this year virtually. We discuss the digital divide in urban and rural communities with Rick Gordon, director of the Governor's Office of Rural Broadband, and Andrew Coy, a co-organizer of the Baltimore Digital Equity Coalition (6:40). Then we talk to Charelle James, executive director of Urban Teachers, a Baltimore-based nonprofit that trains career educators through an immersive 4-year program (39:45).

Shop Local, Save Money Aug 06, 2020

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Shop Maryland Tax-Free Week starts on Sunday, August 9 and runs through Saturday, August 15. We talk with Maryland Retailers Association President Cailey Locklair (4:03) about how important the week is for businesses coping with the impacts of Covid-19, and how Maryland college students can win scholarships during tax-free week. Then, we hear from Josh Levinson (18:52), co-owner of Charm City Run, about the origin and growth of the business, the challenges of owning a business during the pandemic and more.

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