2023 TOP PRIORITIES

MTC is looking to build on our momentum and progress in 2023. This coming year will bring much change as Maryland welcomes a new gubernatorial administration and new members and leadership changes in the Maryland General Assembly. Rest assured, MTC will connect with new leadership on behalf of our companies and continue to communicate the enormously beneficial impact our member companies have in the State and across the globe. We will continue our work to position Maryland as the pre-eminent location for technology and innovation in the United States. Specifically, we will continue to accelerate our sharp focus on policies, programs, and initiatives that bolster our innovation economy, ensure Maryland’s competitiveness, and that enhance our workforce pipeline. See below our top priorities for the upcoming 2023 Legislative Session.

PRESERVING ACCESS TO INNOVATION

Maryland is a leader in innovation, research, and development for lifesaving medications, critical cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing. MTC is committed to supporting policy solutions that protect Maryland’s ability to create solutions to the great medical and societal challenges of our time and ensure Maryland’s residents can access them.

STIMULATING THE WORKFORCE PIPELINE

MTC will advocate for increased and ongoing support for BioHub Maryland – our signature life sciences workforce development initiative. MTC will also support policies that increase local workforce development programs, and any initiatives to increase resources for businesses, universities, community colleges, and other academic institutions to promote curriculums, internships, and apprenticeships that deliver trained and talented workers to our members.

BOLSTERING DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a digital revolution as we experienced an explosion in remote workforce management and virtual engagements and experiences across our daily lives. MTC will continue to advocate for Maryland to have the necessary technology infrastructure to provide high-speed internet and technology services for all residents, with a particular focus in increasing 5G deployment and broadband expansion.

BOOSTING LOCAL COMPETITION & ACCESS TO CAPITAL

Ensuring a competitive local business landscape remains a top priority for MTC. We are committed to supporting legislation that enhances local businesses across the state, protects access to capital, and supports investment in innovative companies, including various tax credit incentives.

STRENGTHENING DATA PRIVACY

MTC strongly supports policies that protect data privacy and do not unintentionally weaken consumer privacy, increase security threats, raise costs, or introduce operational problems that may lead to confusion and frustration for consumers or businesses.