Posts Tagged ‘2024 Legislative Session’
2024 Legislative Report Now Available
ADVOCACY 2024 Legislative Report Now Available Jun 4, 2024 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 More2024 Legislative Recap and Achievements
COMMENTARY 2024 Legislative Recap and Achievements Apr 25, 2024 As we reflect on Maryland’s 2024 legislative session, we can take pride in the impact achieved when Maryland’s business community speaks with one voice. While this legislative session was filled with challenges for businesses, including the threat of burdensome regulations, increased costs and state budget deficits,…
Read MoreCaps on Lawsuit Damages Threatens Jobs, Raises Costs for Residents
Joint Statement Caps on Lawsuit Damages Threatens Jobs, Raises Costs for Residents Mar 27, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) voice strong opposition to Senate Bill 538, legislation that aims to drastically increase the cap on noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death…
Read MoreCommentary: No to Taxing Services, Yes to Protecting Maryland Business and Families
COMMENTARY Commentary: No to Taxing Services, Yes to Protecting Maryland Business and Families Mar 6, 2024 Maryland business organizations oppose sales tax expansion Imagine having to pay taxes on everyday services like getting your car repaired, hiring a landscaper, paying for childcare, or even taking your pet to a veterinary appointment. Or, owning a small…
Read MoreSay No to Taxing Services: Protecting Maryland’s Businesses and Families
JOINT STATEMENT Say No to Taxing Services: Protecting Maryland’s Businesses and Families Mar 6, 2024 Maryland business organizations oppose sales tax expansion Annapolis, Md. — The Maryland Chamber of Commerce, along with a coalition of businesses, local and regional chambers and associations from across the state, strongly opposes House Bill 1515. This legislation, titled “Sales…
Read MoreCommentary: Combined reporting would signal state is ‘closed for business’
COMMENTARY Commentary: Combined reporting would signal state is ‘closed for business’ Feb 26, 2024 In a recent column, The Baltimore Sun’s Dan Rodricks advocated that Maryland adopt combined tax reporting, arguing that it would close loopholes and generate hundreds of millions in new revenue (“Dan Rodricks: Maryland legislators need to close a tax loophole that…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Leaders From Across Maryland Convene for Inaugural Chamber Advocacy Day in Maryland
News Release Chamber of Commerce Leaders From Across Maryland Convene for Inaugural Chamber Advocacy Day in Maryland Feb 14, 2024 February 7 officially declared Chamber of Commerce Day in Maryland Recently, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce and Maryland Chamber Federation hosted the inaugural Chamber Advocacy Day in Annapolis, where leaders from chambers of commerce, trade…
Read MoreCompetitiveness at Risk: Rising Threats and Opportunities for Maryland Business
News Release Competitiveness at Risk: Rising Threats and Opportunities for Maryland Business Feb 6, 2024 Maryland Chamber of Commerce & Maryland Chamber Federation’s Joint Statement on Opposing Detrimental Policies for Business and Advocating for Growth-Stimulating Measures ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On behalf of more than 6,800 Maryland businesses and 30 local and regional chambers and statewide…
Read MoreCollaboration 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 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…
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