Policy Updates & Reports
Why 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…
Read MoreNavigating Challenges, Creating Opportunities: Maryland’s 2025 Legislative Session Begins Today
COMMENTARY Navigating Challenges, Creating Opportunities: Maryland’s 2025 Legislative Session Begins Today Jan 8, 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 defines our state. From the family restaurant in Annapolis to the Baltimore tech startup revolutionizing AI, to the Frederick…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Applauds Governor Moore’s Executive Order to Strengthen Maryland’s Business Climate
News Release Maryland Chamber Applauds Governor Moore’s Executive Order to Strengthen Maryland’s Business Climate Dec 19, 2024 Several key initiatives announced to create a more competitive and business-friendly Maryland Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce proudly supports Governor Wes Moore’s announcement of an executive order aimed at bolstering Maryland’s economic competitiveness and creating…
Read More2025 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues
ADVOCACY 2025 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues Dec 2, 2024 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: Manufacturers Are Not a Rainy Day Fund for Government
Bog Commentary: Manufacturers Are Not a Rainy Day Fund for Government Oct 16, 2024 In recent years, a troubling trend has emerged where local governments across the United States are resorting to lawsuits against manufacturers and businesses, demanding financial compensation for societal and environmental issues, regardless of any wrongdoing. This practice not only undermines the…
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