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HB 1479 Would Raise Minimum Wage to $18, Lock in Automatic Annual Increases
Bog HB 1479 Would Raise Minimum Wage to $18, Lock in Automatic Annual Increases Mar 2, 2026 This represents both a significant near-term cost increase and a structural shift in how wage policy is set for Maryland employers HB 1472: $18 Minimum Wage + Automatic Annual Increases Deadline to weigh in: Tuesday, March 3 —…
Read More$25 Minimum Wage, No Tip Credit and a Constitutional Mandate: What HB 1229/SB 886 Would Mean for Maryland
Bog $25 Minimum Wage, No Tip Credit and a Constitutional Mandate: What HB 1229/SB 886 Would Mean for Maryland Feb 23, 2026 A $25 minimum wage does not affect only entry-level positions — it triggers wage compression, increases in payroll costs, pressure to raise prices and reduced hiring HB 1229/SB 886: $25 Minimum Wage +…
Read MoreMaryland’s Hidden Potential: Why World-Class Assets Aren’t Translating to Economic Leadership
Blog Maryland’s Hidden Potential: Why World-Class Assets Aren’t Translating to Economic Leadership Aug 28, 2025 Maryland is grappling with a significant budget deficit that recent tax increases and spending cuts during the 2025 legislative session have only partially addressed. Despite these measures, economic growth continues to lag behind peer states. The state is outspending its…
Read MoreMaryland Chamber Promotes Abbi Ludwig, Hannah Allen, Sawyer Cornelius to New Roles
News Release Maryland Chamber Promotes Abbi Ludwig, Hannah Allen, Sawyer Cornelius to New Roles Jun 12, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, our state’s leading voice for business, is pleased to announce the promotions of several staff members to new roles, effective immediately. These include Director of Marketing and Communications Abbi Ludwig…
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 MoreUnderstanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Education
Blog Understanding Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness: Spotlight on Education Jun 15, 2023 The information provided below is based on data from our 2023 Competitiveness Redbook. Please check back soon for an updated analysis of our 2024 data. Maryland’s education system plays a critical role in shaping the state’s economic competitiveness, workforce and policy priorities. Understanding where…
Read MoreMeet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners
Blog Meet the Inspire MD 2023 Honorees: Rising Star Award Winners Apr 11, 2023 Four remarkable Maryland young professionals were recognized with the 2023 Rising Star Award during the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Inspire MD event. RJ Batts, Inventor & CEO of Picklehead LLC, Courtney Delatorre, an Analyst with Emergent BioSolutions, Ali von Paris, CEO…
Read MoreWrapping Up the 2023 Legislative Session
Blog Wrapping Up the 2023 Legislative Session Apr 11, 2023 And a thank you to all who attended our Sine Die Celebration! The 2023 legislative session marked a period of historic turnover across Maryland’s political landscape. Along with many new faces in the General Assembly, Maryland also saw a new Governor, Comptroller and Attorney General…
Read MoreCommentary: Protecting Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans
Blog Commentary: Protecting Employer-Sponsored Health Care Plans Mar 29, 2023 Each year during Maryland’s legislative session health care costs, needs, and other issues dominate the headlines for good reason — affordable and accessible health care is essential to a thriving, healthy, and productive Maryland. However, when lawmakers debate the complex issues surrounding prescription drug affordability…
Read MoreCommentary: Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy
Blog Commentary: Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy Nov 3, 2022 Maryland life sciences and biotechnology companies have been at the forefront of the state’s public health response and economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, lawmakers are considering policies that weaken the very backbone of Maryland’s robust innovation economy at a…
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