Issue Advocacy

2026 Session Themes The 90-day session (Jan 14 – Apr 13, 2026) was dominated by: Cost of living relief including energy, groceries,…

Maryland’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program continues to move forward, and several important updates were recently announced by the Maryland…

2026 has already proven to be a defining year for Frederick County. Two major infrastructure victories long championed by the Frederick County…

Maryland is quietly considering a policy change that could permanently increase the cost of employing people. Most employers aren’t paying attention yet,…

The 449th Session of the General Assembly is underway, with more than 900 bills already introduced in the House and Senate. This…

The 448th session of the Maryland General Assembly began on Wednesday, January 7th, at 12:00 PM, as mandated by the Maryland State…

Fiscal reality and budget pressure Maryland will enter the 2026 legislative session in a challenging fiscal environment. Recent reports point to significant…

One of the Frederick County Chamber of Commerce’s most-asked questions is, “Why does the Chamber support the current data center development on…

The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Frederick County Building Industry Association and the Frederick County Association of Realtors,…

As part of the recently passed Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act, Maryland has enacted a series of tax changes that will go…