The internet giants say Maryland’s new tax on digital advertising is a “punitive” and unconstitutional assault on their business model.

While D.C. is trying to keep its inspectors working from home, Montgomery County says that reusable bags potentially carry a health risk.

D.C. has an adult smoking rate of 14.6 percent, though it’s higher for black and LGBT Washingtonians.

Expect a lot of tax and chicken puns on Saturday.

And there’s speculation that a store is coming to the District.

The adjusted value of a Ben Franklin in the District is $84.67, according to the Tax Foundation,

Some of which might affect how long it takes for you to get that refund check back.

The “yoga tax” and more.

UPDATED: After a day of conjecture and confusion as to Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr.’s (D-Ward 5) fate yesterday, today federal prosecutors charged him with theft and filing a false tax return.

The District imposed a five-cent fee on plastic bags almost two years ago, and we seem to be leading a regional trend.