Media Mentions
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s relevance can be seen throughout publications statewide. See the latest media mentions below:
2019 Legislative Session
- March 20, 2019; The Business Monthly; Q&A with Larry Richardson-Maryland Chamber Vice President for Government Affairs
$15 Minimum Wage
- January 10, 2019; Maryland Reporter; Maryland voters support raising the minimum wage to $15
- January 16, 2019; Washington Business Journal; Push to raise minimum wage begins in Maryland, Virginia
- January 25, 2019; Baltimore Sun; Support grows for raising Maryland’s minimum wage, but not all agree. Debate could focus on how much – and where
- February 7, 2019; CBS Baltimore; Maryland Local Leaders Stand Behind The Fight For $15
- February 7, 2019; WBAL TV 11; Proposal would increase Maryland’s minimum wage to $15
- February 8, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal; Minimum wage debate takes center stage in Annapolis
- February 8, 2019; WAMU 88.5; Maryland Gears Up For A Fight Over Minimum Wage and Tipped Workers
- February 22, 2019; Baltimore Fishbowl; $15 minimum wage bills under consideration in legislature
- February 22, 2019; Patch; $15 Minimum Wage Bills considered in MD Legislature
- February 23, 2019; The Star Democrat; $15 minimum wage bills under consideration in legislature
- February 27, 2019; The Frederick News-Post; General Assembly debates pathway to $15 minimum wage in MarylandÂ
- February 28, 2019; WYPR 88.1; Should Maryland Adopt a $15 Minimum Wage?
- March 6, 2019; Herald-Mail Media; State chamber opposes letting counties set minimum wage
- March 11, 2019; WAMU 88.5; Do Increased Wages Hurt Or Harm the Economy? Maryland Business Owners Don’t Agree
- March 20, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal; Maryland minimum wage bill gets OK, heads to Hogan’s desk
- March 21, 2019; The Prince George’s Sentinel; WORKERS PROTEST GOV. HOGAN’S PROPOSED MINIMUM WAGE COMPROMISE IN ANNAPOLIS
- March 23, 2019; The Frederick News-Post; Weldon uses experience to shape chamber’s future
Maryland Chamber Federation PartnershipÂ
- January 23, 2019; Global Newswire; Maryland Chamber of Commerce Introduces the Maryland Chamber Federation
- January 23, 2019; Maryland Reporter; Maryland Chamber Federation seeks to give small businesses more clout
- January 23, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal; Chambers from across Maryland partner to create statewide federation
- January 24, 2019; Southern Maryland Newspapers Online; State chamber of commerce introduces new federation
- January 24, 2019; Carroll County Times; Carroll County Chamber of Commerce to offer new perks for small businesses
Taxation
- December 17, 2018; Baltimore Business Journal; Maryland Chamber of Commerce pushing for lower corporate taxes
- January 31, 2019; Baltimore Business Journal; Maryland lawmaker willing to take chance on controversial combined reporting bill
- February 3, 2019; Maryland Matters; Corporate tax cut, tax hike get mixed reviews in Senate committee
- March 7, 2019; Baltimore Post-Examiner; Maryland Senate committee considers tax bills to benefit businesses
Labor and Employment
- March 6, 2019; Maryland Matters; Bill would increase fines on employers who violate equal pay law
Transportation
- February 13, 2019; Maryland Matters; As Bay Crossing Options Surface, Anne Arundel Wants Say Over Potential 3rd Span
Energy and Environment
- March 24, 2019; Capital Gazzette; Letters: Context of opposition to Drag Queen Storytime; alternate rate plans; and more from readers
Federal Government Shutdown
- January 16, 2019; Bethesda Magazine; Business Groups, Restaurants Appeal for End to Federal Shutdown
Inspire MD
- March 18, 2019; Global Newswire; Maryland Chamber of Commerce Announces James W. Cornelsen and Guy E. Flynn as 2019 Inductees to the Maryland Business Hall of Fame
- March 18, 2019; DLA Piper; Guy Flynn to be inducted into the Maryland Business Hall of Fame by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce
