Posts Tagged ‘Commentary’
Commentary: 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 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…
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 MoreMaryland’s Economic Competitiveness is at Stake — Time for Action
COMMENTARY Maryland’s Economic Competitiveness is at Stake — Time for Action Jul 11, 2023 As business owners, leaders and community members, you know that businesses are the backbone of our economy. From small enterprises to large corporations, businesses provide the jobs our residents depend upon, enhance our quality of life, and support vital needs like…
Read MoreCommentary: Unlocking Maryland’s Economic Potential
COMMENTARY Commentary: Unlocking Maryland’s Economic Potential May 8, 2023 The Maryland Chamber of Commerce recently published the 2023 Competitiveness Redbook for Maryland, a data-driven snapshot that compares Maryland’s economic health with the rest of the country across various economic indicators, such as population change, employment growth, taxation and economic, fiscal and regulatory freedom. The data…
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: With a New Dawn Comes Opportunity — If We Work Together
Blog Commentary: With a New Dawn Comes Opportunity — If We Work Together Jan 12, 2023 As we ready ourselves for the 2023 legislative session in Maryland, a new dawn is truly on the horizon. With the election of Wes Moore as our incoming governor and the turnover of so many executive office and committee…
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