We support a reduced cost of doing business, continued work with the Augustine Commission, and advancing tax policy reforms that may include:

• tax relief for pass-through entities
• defeat of combined reporting and other anti-employer legislation
• reduction of the corporate income tax

We will continue to work with our broad-based coalition of businesses, trade groups and associations to advance solutions to statewide transportation needs through:

• improved state transportation networks that boost economic activity, reduce congestion and commute times, and safely and reliably transport people and goods
• sustainably funded initiatives

We support fewer incentives for litigation that disproportionately awards plaintiffs, via policies that:

• maintain the current standard of contributory negligence, damages caps and punitive damages
• promote meaningful tort reform to reduce defensive medicine and medical liability rates

We support market-driven solutions to reduce energy costs that will:

• maintain the balance between economic needs and environmental concerns
• support incentives for businesses’ voluntary energy efficiency rather than mandates or penalties for inefficiency

We promote fairness and protect employer interests, and will:

• oppose excessive mandates and paid leave requirements
• oppose state-led efforts which put employers in conflict with federal discrimination laws

We support meaningful health care reform that lowers the overall cost of health care, via policies that:

• oppose government competition with the private market
• expand tax incentives for employers

See how the Maryland Chamber supports the biopharma and life sciences industry.

We support an education system which produces a well-educated, well-trained Maryland workforce for tomorrow’s business needs through policies that:

• address the need to access affordable education and skills training programs such as P-TECH and EARN, which will prepare Maryland students for college or careers
• support workforce development programs that have clear performance criteria and are targeted to the employment needs of the business community
• encourage entrepreneurship and internship programs
• foster adult learning programs

We support growing and retaining biotechnology, cybersecurity, and other high-tech business innovators, via policies that:

• focus on industry infrastructure needs
• involve data privacy and net neutrality
• create industry investment tax credits

We support a streamlined and competitive approach to business regulation and oversight that:

• fosters business growth and job creation
• ensures needed protections for business, their employees and their customers