Peter Franchot

Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced yesterday that the state would provide $250 million in financial assistance to small businesses as they struggle with the impact of the coronavirus. Comptroller Peter Franchot has been urging the governor to provide $500 million in such relief. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talked with Franchot about what he would like to see before the governor made his announcement.

There may be a slight bump in Maryland state revenues, but Comptroller Peter Franchot tells Delmarva Public Media' s Don Rush that he worries about what might happen to small businesses and others if additional financial assistance is not provided. (Part 2)

Maryland state revenues are up. But, Comptroller Peter Franchot urges caution as the governor and state lawmakers ponder what to do with the windfall. (Part 1)

Maryland wrapped up its fiscal year in June with $585 million in unallocated funds. And, Comptroler Peter Franchot told Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush that he would like to see that go to help small businesses. But, over all, he adds, the state still faces an uncertain financial future.

Washington's football team is now contemplating what name to choose to replace The Redskins. After years of resistance corporate pressure along with the nationwide protests over  the death of George Floyd has finally moved the team's owner Daniel Snyder to act. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who is looking at a run for governor, says it is about time.

It's tax time for Marylanders. Comptroller Peter Franchot delayed the filing deadline to July 15th with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. Delmarva Public Media's Don Rush talked with the comptroller as they hurry to get their taxes filed.

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The Talbot Boys, a statue of a Confederate soldier has been controversial in recent years with efforts by some in the community to have it removed. Now, Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot, who has announced his intention to run for governor, told Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush that he would like to see it removed.

The large demonstrations that have gone on for more than two weeks now over the death of George Floyd who died after a white officer placed a knee on his neck. And, many political figures have joined those protest. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot who has announced his intention to run for governor talked with Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush about his reaction to Floyd's death and movement that it has created.

The Maryland Comptroller's office is reaching out to residents who may very well have unclaimed property.
The 180-page list will be run in 30 newspapers with accounts worth nearly $64 million. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush talks with Comptroller Peter Franchot about this effort as well as his reaction to Governor Larry Hogan's decision to partially reopen restaurants.

Maryland Comtproller Peter Franchot has called for a partial reopening of restaurants as the state begins easing restrictions that have resulted from the coronavirus pandemic.

The coronavirus pandemic and the accompanying economic downturn has cut deeply into Maryland state revenues. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot told Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush that by 2022 it could cut into the state budget by as much as $2.6 billion to $4 billion depending on its severity.

Most of us would have filed our Maryland tax returns by now. But the deadline has been pushed back to July. State Comptroller Peter Franchot says he hopes this will give residents and businesses some breathing room during the coroavirus pandemic.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is warning to expect a decline in economic activity in the state over the coming months due to the impact of the coronavirus. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush spoke with the Comptroller about the outlook.

Disposable flavored electronic cigarettes are disappearing from Maryland store shelves. It comes at the order of Comptroller Peter Franchot who denounced the product as a danger to young people. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush spoke with the Comptroller about his move against the electronic cigarette industry.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has launched his bid to become governor in the 2022 election. However, he also butted heads with the previous Democratic Legislative leadership and has had a close working relationship with Republican Governor Larry Hogan. We caught up with Franchot during a visit the Eastern Shore last week to talk about his candidacy and the obstacles ahead.

Vaping has become a major concern nationwide with incidents of associated deaths and illnesses. Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is heading up a taskforce that will eventually provide recommendations to lawmakers in the next legislative session on how to handle its growing use. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush spoke with the Comptroller about what might be done about the e-cigarette phenomenon.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot has called for taking strong action against white supremacists and other hate groups as he reacts to the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush talked with the Democrat about his reaction to the latest shootings and the president's rhetoric that has been widely criticized.

 Wilmington Night Out in Wake of Shootings

Those that gathered for Wilmington National Night Out did so in the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton leaving 31 dead.

Maryland passes the $1 billion mark for money paid out under the Unclaimed Property program. Delmarva Public Radio's Don Rush spoke with Comptroller Peter Franchot about how residents may pick up some of that money.