Women started 58% of Maryland’s new businesses since 2019
Women led new business formation in Maryland, while report figures show lower labor-force participation and median wages than men.
Maryland Comptroller
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Maryland Added Nearly 18,000 Jobs in 2026 as State Begins Recovering From Federal Workforce Losses
Maryland added nearly 18,000 jobs during 2026, according to late-July reporting, but federal employment and several private-sector industries continued to weaken through June.