Policy Updates & Reports
Collaboration is the key to strengthening Maryland’s competitiveness
COMMENTARY Collaboration is the key to strengthening Maryland’s competitiveness Jan 24, 2024 Maryland faces economic challenges that threaten future prosperity As another legislative session begins, Maryland has reached an important juncture. Over the past year, analysis of economic data has revealed that our state is falling behind regional and national competitors in critical areas, facing…
Read MoreCharting Maryland’s Economic Growth: Meet the State 2024 Features Top Leaders and Policy Discussions
News Release Charting Maryland’s Economic Growth: Meet the State 2024 Features Top Leaders and Policy Discussions Jan 15, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is pleased to share the final lineup of speakers and policy panels for the sold out Meet the State 2024 — an exclusive early-session gathering that will delve…
Read MoreThe 2024 Session Begins Today: Let’s Work Together for Maryland
COMMENTARY The 2024 Session Begins Today: Let’s Work Together for Maryland Jan 10, 2024 As the 2024 Maryland Legislative Session begins, it marks one year since the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and the welcoming of many new faces to the Maryland General Assembly. The many fresh faces have injected new energy and perspective into…
Read MoreBusiness Monthly Features Q&A with Maryland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mary Kane
Blog Business Monthly Features Q&A with Maryland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mary Kane Dec 26, 2023 In a recent interview with The Business Monthly, Maryland Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mary D. Kane outlined the Maryland Chamber’s top priorities heading into the 2024 legislative session. Chief among them are monitoring potential new…
Read MoreMaryland Family Network and Maryland Chamber of Commerce Urge Action on Childcare Access & Affordability
News Release Maryland Family Network and Maryland Chamber of Commerce Urge Action on Childcare Access & Affordability Dec 14, 2023 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Maryland Family Network express grave concern that the lack of accessible, affordable quality childcare is deeply impacting Maryland employers, families and the state’s economy.  On behalf…
Read More2024 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues
ADVOCACY 2024 Legislative Priorities & Anticipated Critical Issues Nov 29, 2023 Every session presents us with an opportunity to educate lawmakers about the positive steps being taken by job creators to strengthen Maryland’s economy. Now available, our 2024 Legislative Priorities and Anticipated Critical Issues in Maryland serves as our guide for the coming legislative session,…
Read MoreConduit Street Podcast: Andrew Griffin Speaks with MACo About the 2024 Legislative Session
MEDIA Conduit Street Podcast: Andrew Griffin Speaks with MACo About the 2024 Legislative Session Nov 17, 2023 Andrew Griffin, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs at the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, recently joined Kevin Kinnally on MACo’s Conduit Street Podcast to discuss the intersection of business and government, and talk major issues on tap for…
Read MoreCommentary: Maryland Must Do More for Military Retirees
COMMENTARY Commentary: Maryland Must Do More for Military Retirees Nov 10, 2023 Strengthening Maryland’s Future: A Call to Prioritize Tax Breaks for Military Retirees In the face of workforce shortages, budget deficits, and a growing exodus of residents seeking residence in states with lower costs of living, Maryland stands at a critical juncture. To ensure…
Read MoreFAMLI Webinar with the Department of Labor
Blog FAMLI Webinar with the Department of Labor Oct 26, 2023 Access the slides and recording from our Oct. 26 webinar with the Maryland Department of Labor. The Maryland Department of Labor partnered with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce to host a free informational webinar for employers looking for a better understanding of the state’s…
Read MoreWorkers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland
Blog Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Ensuring Employer Compliance in Maryland Aug 25, 2023 With few exceptions, every employer in the State of Maryland with one or more employees is required by law to provide workers’ compensation coverage for their employees. However, a report recently released by the Office of Legislative Audits indicated that more than 1,600…
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