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Maryland’s 430-Law October Surprise: Because Freedom Needed More Fine Print

September 24, 2025September 24, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland enacted around 430 new laws, emphasizing compliance that often complicates citizens’ lives through increased regulations. Key areas include privacy, criminal justice, housing, work, health, and environmental policies. Despite claims of modernization and equity, these laws often lead to higher costs and bureaucratic hurdles, undermining individual freedoms and choices.

democrats / Economy / Government / Government / Government Waste / Governor / Laws / Maryland / Politics / State Lawmakers / Taxes / Taxes and Fees

THE WORST TO THE WORSTEST: A RANKING OF GOV. WES MOORE’S 2025 LAW-AGEDDON

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s Governor Wes Moore has enacted over 300 new laws effective July 1, 2025, viewed as regressive and detrimental to the state’s future. Critics argue these laws, including significant tax hikes and questionable regulations, prioritize government expansion over citizens’ prosperity, thus risking economic stability and accountability in various sectors.

democrats / Economy / Government / Government / Governor / Maryland / Money and Finance / Politics / Taxes / Taxes and Fees / Tech / Technology

Maryland’s Tech Tax: A New Barrier to Growth in the Old Line State

July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s new “tech tax,” a 3% sales tax on technology and data services effective July 1, 2025, threatens the state’s business climate and could drive companies to neighboring states. Critics argue it undermines efforts to foster innovation and could pose long-term economic harm, especially to small businesses struggling with rising costs.

Business Growth / Economy / Infrastructure / Policy / Tech

Which Companies Could Leave Maryland Next—and Where They Might GoBy The Republic Dispatch Staff

May 30, 2025 - by Michael Phillips - Leave a Comment

Maryland’s economy, historically bolstered by federal jobs and tech innovation, faces significant threats from a new ‘tech tax’ slated to impact IT services. While businesses contemplate relocation to states like West Virginia and North Carolina, concerns about high taxes and regulatory burdens grow. The state risks losing its competitive edge in the tech sector.