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Home | Category: Environment & EnergyOctober 21, 2009Help Build the Maryland Green Registry
Maryland businesses of all sizes are launching unique and innovative programs to make their workplaces and facilities more sustainable. Thanks to the Maryland Green Registry, we now have a... More»
September 3, 2009Chamber Supports Nuclear Joint Venture
Maryland Chamber President & CEO Kathy Snyder, CCE voiced the Chamber’s support for a nuclear joint venture between Constellation Energy and EDF Group last night during a Public Service Commission... More»
June 22, 2009Maryland Chamber Board Visits Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant
Members of the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors visited Constellation Energy’s Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant last week and received an outstanding presentation about a proposed new nuclear unit... More»
April 15, 20092009 Maryland General Assembly Session Recap
The 2009 General Assembly session ended earlier this week. During the 90-day session, the Maryland Chamber took positions on 209 of the 2,674 bills and joint resolutions introduced. You... More»
April 4, 2009This Week in Annapolis - April 3
Here are some of this week’s legislative updates from the Chamber Action Network blog: One Size Fits All Shift Breaks Bill DefeatedThe House Economic Matters Committee voted yesterday to defeat... More»
March 28, 2009This Week in Annapolis - March 27
Here are some of this week’s legislative updates from the Chamber Action Network blog: Small Group Reforms MovingLegislation to introduce market-based reforms into the Small Group Health Insurance Plan were... More»
March 20, 2009This Week in Annapolis
Here are some of this week’s legislative updates from the Chamber Action Network blog: False Claims Bill Headed to Senate FloorThe Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee approved an amended version of... More»
March 12, 2009Updating Our 2009 Priority Bills
We are doing most of our legislative blogging over on the Chamber Action Network website. If you haven’t checked it out yet, visit www.chamberactionnetwork.com. Here is an update on some... More»
December 6, 2008Chamber Board Approves 2009 Business Agenda
The Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors approved the 2009 Business Agenda during its November meeting. The Business Agenda outlines the Chamber’s priorities for the coming year and guides the organization’s... More»
November 13, 2008Legislative Leaders Preview 2009 Session
The Maryland General Assembly’s Democratic and Republican leaders discussed the upcoming legislative session during the Maryland Chamber’s Business Policy Conference last week. The leaders all expect the state’s budget deficit... More»
October 30, 2008Maryland Chamber Launches Green Business Blog
The Maryland Chamber launched a new blog this week dedicated to discussing environmentally friendly business practices, environmental legislation affecting Maryland businesses, and tips on how to “go green.” Earlier this... More»
September 5, 2008Potential Calvert Cliffs plant to meet Maryland's future energy demands, promote economic growth
Constellation Energy and UniStar Nuclear Energy representatives met with the Maryland Chamber to discuss the Calvert Cliffs Unit 3 Project, a potential new nuclear power plant in Calvert County that... More»
August 27, 2008Environmental Task Force discusses expectations for 2009 Legislative Session
Last night, Delegate Dereck Davis, Chairman of the House Economic Matters Committee, and Lindsay Major, Analyst with the Governor’s StateStat Office, met with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce’s Environmental Task... More»
July 7, 2008Complete Our Green Business Survey
The Baltimore Sun’s Jay Hancock, in his July 4 column, said that organizations like the Maryland Chamber should do more to promote teleworking initiatives. We think he’s right. One... More»
June 4, 2008NAM Call to Action: Lieberman-Warner Bill
The National Association of Manufacturers sent a letter to the U.S. Senate yesterday, opposing S. 3036, the Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act. NAM opposes this bill because of the harmful economic... More»
May 16, 2008Maryland Chamber Launches Environmental Task Force
The Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors has launched a board-level task force to research and evaluate environmental issues and promote more balanced environmental policy. There was a lot of debate... More»
March 21, 2008Global Warming Bill Updated to Require MDE to Obtain Legislative Approval
SB 309 was amended on the Senate floor yesterday. As amended, the bill states that the Maryland Department of the Environment may not implement new emissions reduction measures until the... More»
March 20, 2008Debate on Global Warming Bill Continues
Here are a couple updates on the debate over SB 309 from WBAL Radio: Steelworkers Protest Global Warming Bill Global Warming Bill Delayed This legislation mandates a 25 percent reduction... More»
March 18, 2008Global Warming Bill Would Cost Maryland Jobs
The Maryland Senate will vote on SB 309 tomorrow. This legislation mandates a 25 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. It also sets a goal of a 90... More»
February 19, 2008MD Chamber Opposes Unrealistic Global Warming Bill
The Maryland Chamber of Commerce testified today before the Senate Education Health and Environmental Affairs Committee in opposition to SB 309 - Global Warming Solutions - Reductions in Greenhouse Gases.... More»
December 17, 2007Maryland Chamber's 2008 Business Agenda
The Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors recently approved its 2008 Business Agenda. Priorities for the 2008 General Assembly session include: Repealing the hastily adopted sales tax on computer services. Revising... More»
November 19, 2007Special Session Results in $800 Million in New Business Taxes
The General Assembly concluded its 3 week special session today by enacting $1.4 billion in new taxes, $400 million in possible future state budget reductions, and authorizing slots at up... More»
November 2, 2007Green Fund Costly For Business
The Green Fund bill is being heard in the House Environmental Matters Committee today. The bill would impose an impervious surface fee assessed on residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional properties.... More»
October 30, 2007Maryland Chamber Opposes the Elimination of Electric Generation Tax Grants
Maryland Chamber Vice President of Government Affairs Ron Wineholt provided testimony today in opposition to provisions of the Budget Reconciliation Act (SB1/ HB1) that would eliminate $31 million in annual... More»
July 25, 2007Maryland Energy Summit
The Baltimore Sun’s Jay Hancock is at the Maryland Energy Summit, and he has posted an update to his blog. Read more here. According to a press release, the Governor... More»
June 21, 2007NAM: The Energy Bill Turns Bad
The National Association of Manufacturers issued a “Key Vote” letter today opposing the energy bill being debated in the U.S. Senate. On its blog, www.shopfloor.org, NAM said, “H.R. 6, the... More»
April 11, 20072007 Session Recap
We’ve posted a preliminary recap of the session. We’ll expand on it later this week.... More»
March 23, 2007News & Notes for March 23, 2007
Rascovar: Showdown over health insuranceMiller says this extra tobacco tax revenue will be needed to close the state’s $1.5 billion budget deficit next year. He also notes the tobacco tax... More»
March 16, 2007News & Notes for March 16, 2007
Opponents decry tax proposalTestifying against the bill was Karen Syrylo, a tax consultant with the Maryland Chamber of Commerce, who said 40 percent of current state sales tax revenue is... More»
March 8, 2007Business Coalition Opposes Rubber Ducky Bill
The Maryland Chamber joined together with a number of business groups to oppose HB 833, legislation that seeks to ban a wide range of popular consumer products that contain Bisphenol-A... More»
February 27, 2007News & Notes for February 27, 2007
Tax-increase discussions under wayThe Maryland Chamber of Commerce has called on the General Assembly to tap economists and accountants to undertake a comprehensive study of the state’s tax structure. Kathleen... More»
January 26, 2007News & Notes for January 26, 2007
New year, new governor, new outlookBusiness leaders are hopeful that more can get done this year on issues such as reducing the cost of health insurance for employers, while keeping... More»
January 25, 2007California Car Bills to be Heard Today
The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee will hold a hearing on clean car legislation (SB 51 and SB 103) today at 2 p.m. I posted some details, courtesy of the Maryland... More»
January 23, 2007Are California Cars Coming to Maryland?
Maryland Automobile Dealers Association (MADA) President Peter Kitzmiller briefed the Chamber’s Legislative Committee yesterday on SB 51/HB 44, the Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007. There’s already been a lot... More»
October 23, 20062007 Business Agenda Released
During last week’s meeting of the Maryland Chamber’s Board of Directors, the Board adopted the Chamber’s 2007 Business Agenda. The agenda outlines the Chamber’s priorities for the coming year and... More»
April 12, 2006Highlights and Lowlights of the 2006 General Assembly Session
The Chamber took positions on 169 bills this session. Click here for the highlights and lowlights. Related info: The Gazette: Annapolis ’06: A collapse at the wire Assembly minds business... More»
March 21, 2006AG: Bills Targeting Liquid Natural Gas Facilities Preempted by Federal Law
In a letter requested by Sen. John J. Hafer (R-Dist. 1), Maryland Assistant Attorney General William R. Varga stated that he believes legislation introduced to prohibit the construction of operation... More»
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