Policy Updates & Reports
A Turning Point for Maryland, and We’re Just Getting Started
COMMENTARY A Turning Point for Maryland, and We’re Just Getting Started Dec 22, 2025 To Maryland’s Business Leaders, This past year was a turning point. Maryland’s business community showed up — consistently, strategically and with one clear message: our voices matter. And because of your partnership, lawmakers listened intently. We pushed back on proposals that…
Read More2026 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues
ADVOCACY 2026 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues Dec 9, 2025 Maryland’s greatest asset isn’t just its strategic location or talented workforce — it’s the bold, innovative spirit of our businesses that truly define our state. As we head into a challenging legislative session, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce will stand as the leading advocate…
Read MoreCommentary: Rising energy costs demand action in Maryland
Bog Commentary: Rising energy costs demand action in Maryland Dec 9, 2025 Marylanders are increasingly feeling the strain of rising energy costs, a challenge compounded by growing electricity demand, slow permitting processes and the rapid retirement of older power plants. At our recent Policy Forum for Maryland’s Future event, leaders warned that without faster action…
Read More2025 Legislative Report Now Available
ADVOCACY 2025 Legislative Report Now Available Jun 16, 2025 Every day in Maryland, policy decisions are made that have a direct impact on our state’s business community, employers and overall economic competitiveness. The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, representing over 7,000 member businesses, serves as the unified voice on behalf of businesses in the state of…
Read MoreWhy Businesses Like Yours Trust Us to Deliver Results
COMMENTARY Why Businesses Like Yours Trust Us to Deliver Results Apr 9, 2025 Because of your support, we delivered when it mattered most. This legislative session, while Maryland lawmakers advanced proposals that could have severely impacted our business climate, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce stood firm — and stood up for you. Backed by engaged…
Read MoreAct Now: New 3% Tech Tax Will Hit Your Business
Bog Act Now: New 3% Tech Tax Will Hit Your Business Mar 20, 2025 This is Not Simply a “Tech Tax” — It Affects Every Maryland Business and Resident Governor Moore and General Assembly leaders have announced a 3% tech tax on small businesses. This policy would be disastrous for Maryland’s economy, businesses and jobs,…
Read MoreSmall Business Services Tax: Short-Term Fix, Long Term Problem for State Economy
Bog Small Business Services Tax: Short-Term Fix, Long Term Problem for State Economy Mar 5, 2025 Small Businesses Bear the Biggest Burden for Newly Proposed Tax. Here’s What Maryland Businesses and Consumers Need to Know: Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation (HB 1554/SB 1045) that would impose a new 2.5% sales tax on business-to-business (B2B) services,…
Read MoreMaryland Families and Small Businesses are in Need of a Boost, Not a Squeeze
Bog Maryland Families and Small Businesses are in Need of a Boost, Not a Squeeze Jan 21, 2025 Maryland Chamber Launches the Fair Opportunity Maryland Champaign Maryland families and small businesses are the foundation of our vibrant communities, driving innovation, creating jobs and providing opportunities for all. But harmful tax policies on the horizon threaten…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Responds to Governor Moore’s Proposed FY2026 Budget
News Release Maryland Chamber Responds to Governor Moore’s Proposed FY2026 Budget Jan 16, 2025 We stand ready to work with the administration and General Assembly to ensure a final proposal balances fiscal responsibility with sustainable economic growth Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce acknowledges Governor Wes Moore’s commitment to addressing Maryland’s fiscal challenges…
Read MoreCommentary: This Tax Reform is Not the Answer to Maryland’s Fiscal Woes
Bog Commentary: This Tax Reform is Not the Answer to Maryland’s Fiscal Woes Jan 9, 2025 The Maryland Spending Affordability Committee met last month to kick off the fiscal year 2026 budget process, which will culminate in early April. During the committee meeting, several legislators discussed the difficult choices before the governor and the General…
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