During the Montgomery County Chamber’s “Business Matters” Luncheon, Governor Ehrlich urged the business community to hold their legislators accountable. According to today’s Washington Post, Ehrlich said

“The era of [lawmakers] shaking you down for checks and then voting against your interests [is over]. Look at how people vote and act accordingly.”

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The Maryland Chamber encourages all members to follow how their legislators are voting on key business issues. Thank them when they vote with the business community, and voice your displeasure when they don’t. Following the session, when the political fundraising season begins, be sure to review how your legislators voted. You can track the Maryland Chamber’s key bills during the session, here. MBRG’s Roll Call publication is also a great resource to see how state legislators voted on a cross section of business bills.