Lawsuits won’t deliver real climate solutions | GUEST COMMENTARY
Civil lawsuits in Maryland targeting energy companies for emissions are a threat to the state's economy, writes Mary D. Kane.
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West Virginia offers a wakeup call for Maryland’s economy | GUEST COMMENTARY
West Virginia is trying to lure away Maryland businesses seeking a more business-friendly climate, writes Mary D. Kane.
Proposed tax on small businesses threatens Maryland’s economic future | COMMENTARY
A proposed business services tax would create new challenges for already-struggling Maryland businesses, writes Mary D. Kane.
This tax reform is not the answer to Maryland’s fiscal woes | GUEST COMMENTARY
A tax policy under consideration in Maryland would harm rather than help our state's fiscal outlook, writes Mary D. Kane.
Manufacturers aren’t a rainy day fund for government | GUEST COMMENTARY
There is an alarming — and growing — trend in the United States where local governments sue manufacturers and other businesses to get money to pay for local societal or...
Maryland must reverse its competitive decline | GUEST COMMENTARY
To realize the governor's vision of a thriving, inclusive economy, we must address the underlying issues that have led to this decline.
Baltimore Port disruption hitting Maryland businesses hard | GUEST COMMENTARY
Our state's business community has displayed remarkable resiliency throughout this crisis. But they need partnership and support from the public sector to fully recover.
Maryland must do more for military retirees | GUEST COMMENTARY
Maryland is at a crossroads. We know we must make our state more competitive, appealing and economically robust to thrive. However, key challenges — including workforce shortages, looming budget deficits...
Unlocking Maryland’s economic potential | GUEST COMMENTARY
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...
Weakening of intellectual property rights threatens Maryland’s innovation economy | GUEST COMMENTARY
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...