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MD Supreme Court rules de minimis doctrine applies to claims under wage and hour laws
The Maryland Supreme Court held the de minimis doctrine applies to claims brought under the state’s wage and hour laws.
MD’s ‘tech tax’ to take effect as new fiscal year begins
Maryland’s new 3% tax on IT and data services is set to take effect Tuesday, which is the first day of fiscal year 2026.
Moore, Dems reject notion that ‘tech tax’ runs counter to governor’s growth plan
Gov. Wes Moore and top Democrats pushed back on claims that a new 3% tax on IT and data consulting services will hurt Maryland's competitiveness.
Business reps call for continued aid, accommodations as Port of Baltimore channel reopens
Business advocates called for shipping accommodations and for aid programs to continue as the Port of Baltimore’s main shipping channel nears a full reopening.
Maryland Chamber of Commerce names Kane president, CEO
Mary D. Kane was named president and CEO of the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, the state’s only statewide business advocacy organization.
Md. government and businesses urged to prepare for cyberattacks
Maryland leaders hailed the state as a “cyber capital” of the world Wednesday at the Cyber Maryland 2017 conference while acknowledging that the state has to do more to capitalize […]
Amid national $15 discussions, minimum wage increases in Md. continue
While Maryland implements the next incremental increase in the statewide minimum wage Saturday, business leaders remain wary of its effects and discussion of a $15 minimum wage. The state’s minimum […]
New Md. chamber president is ready to listen
After a nationwide search that took place over six months, the Maryland Chamber of Commerce in May named Christine Ross its next president and CEO. After just eight days on […]
Maryland Chamber of Commerce names new president
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce announced today that Christine Ross will serve as its next president and CEO. Ross is currently in charge of the Bonita Springs Area Chamber of […]
Md. businesses conquer sick leave, but tax cuts slip away
Despite passage of a new tax credit and the defeat of a much-feared bill requiring paid sick leave, Maryland’s business community ended this year’s General Assembly session without many clear […]
Md. chamber set to fight some familiar, and new, legislative battles
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is in full gear in preparation for the upcoming legislative session, with an eye on paid sick leave and retirement mandate proposals that are due […]
It’s business as usual for Md. Chamber of Commerce despite leadership change
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for next month’s the legislative session despite a sudden leadership change. President Brien Poffenberger resigned last week, and former chamber president Kathleen […]
