🚨 Take Action Oppose Maryland’s Tax Hikes! 

You've probably heard but Annapolis Democrats are at it again. Facing a $3 billion budget shortfall, instead of controlling reckless spending, they’re doubling down by taking more of your money.

Democrats in Annapolis are gearing up to unleash a wave of new and increased taxes that will directly impact you. Imagine being taxed on everyday items like snacks and soft drinks, facing higher income taxes, and shouldering rising sales taxes. But it doesn't stop there; even middle-class small businesses and entrepreneurs could be hit with new business-to-business taxes on services. Is this the vision of economic growth we want? These measures don’t just nibble at the edges—they fundamentally challenge the financial stability of families and businesses and impact the quality of life for Marylanders.

Here’s what’s at stake if we don’t act NOW:

❌ 2.5% Business-to-Business Tax on Services – Targeting small businesses and entrepreneurs. This has the potential to pull billions from private sector businesses and put it into the hands of the tax and spend Democrats in Annapolis.

❌ Sugary Drinks Tax – Pay more for your everyday beverages. This proposed tax is .2 cents per ounce!

❌ Higher Income Taxes – Directly impacting households.

❌ A new Delivery Tax – taxing home deliveries from Amazon to your Papa John's pizza.

❌ Potential Sales Tax Increase – On top of everything else, Democrats are desperate to fund their bloated education and green energy boondoggles, they are eyeing an increase in your property tax!

You can’t afford to stay silent. Maryland families, small businesses, and our hard-earned incomes are being sent to the chopping block.

📢 JOIN THE TAX REVOLT RALLY

📍 Where: Lawyers Mall, Annapolis

📅 When: Wednesday, March 19th

🕒 Time: 6 PM

What you can do TODAY:

➡️ Rally your friends, family, and local businesses to join.

➡️ Register for the event.

➡️ Show up and make your voice heard.

Together, we can demand fiscal responsibility and stop the tax madness. Don’t wait. Your wallet depends on it.

Please RSVP to the Rally here: https://secure.anedot.com/marylanders-united-slate/events/marylandtaxrevolt

As you may have seen on Facebook or X, I recently spoke about a sneaky move by House Democrats to impose a massive tax increase on small businesses, by introducing a bill after we are already two-thirds of the way into session. Today the bill passed the rules committee and has already been scheduled for a hearing in the Ways and Means Committee next week, on Wednesday. I do not think many businesses and constituents are aware of this bill.

If you missed the video I posted, you can watch it here:

After months of promoting a "growth budget," Governor Moore now has the chance to show real leadership by standing against this harmful legislation. How would imposing a billion dollars in taxes on small businesses help drive economic growth? It wouldn’t.

HB1554 adds new tax burdens at a time when many businesses are already struggling with skyrocketing energy costs, and it is shortsighted and counterproductive. At best businesses will pass this fee onto consumers and worse it will force businesses to downsize, leave Maryland, or shut their doors entirely.

The reality is clear: Maryland is grappling with a $3 billion deficit while neighboring states thrive with surpluses, thanks to business-friendly policies and prudent fiscal management. Our state stands at a pivotal moment. If the Governor and the majority party are genuinely committed to resolving this crisis, they must prioritize solutions that support and empower job creators.

Small businesses are the backbone of Maryland’s economy, providing jobs, services, and opportunities for many communities.

If you share my concerns about HB1554, there are two very important steps to take immediately.

First, I urge you to make your voice heard. Our friends in the Maryland Freedom Caucus have set up a page to send a letter of opposition to key committee members. Please get involved.

https://ujoin.co/campaigns/3539/actions/public?action_id=4998

Second, if you own a small business, I would encourage you to testify in opposition to this bill at the hearing on Wednesday. The deadline to sign up to testify and or to submit written testimony is MONDAY, MARCH 10.

To do this, visit the Maryland General Assembly website and create a MYMGA account by clicking MYMGA at the top right corner.

This video will walk you through the process of creating the MYMGA account: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Video/Tutorials/MyMGANewAccount.mp4

This video is a tutorial on how to sign up for the bill you want to testify on: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/Video/Tutorials/WitnessSignUp.mp4

Registration is open from 8 AM to 6 PM on Monday, March 10th for HB1554. If you choose to testify virtually, a confirmation and meeting link will be sent to the email associated with your MYMGA account.

A big win today! As highlighted in recent media coverage, the Democrat-controlled Maryland General Assembly has been making headlines with its controversial legislation. Last Friday, they passed a bill HB380 we referred to as "Condoms for Kids," allowing contraceptives to be sold in vending machines placed in nursery schools, preschools, elementary schools, and high schools.

Videos featuring the powerful floor speeches of MD Freedom Caucus members Delegates Fisher, Szeliga, and Airkan went viral on social media, amassing millions of views. Over the past week, MDFC members have been relentlessly holding Annapolis Democrats accountable on the issue, conducting numerous media interviews and driving thousands of emails to Senate Committee members.

Thanks to the public outcry for common sense, the Maryland Senate JPR Committee decisively voted down the bill unanimously this morning. Without holding a hearing or even adding it to their voting agenda, the committee killed it.

Watch the video here: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FhTGhPyWL/

This is a major victory and I want to thank the public for getting involved and helping the Maryland Freedom Caucus kill this bill

Maryland Freedom Caucus Press Release

Last Monday, Governor Wes Moore hosted a prime-time town hall on Fox 45 in Baltimore, addressing key issues such as the budget, taxes, electric bills, and immigration, among other topics. It was a great opportunity for me and fellow Maryland Freedom Caucus members—Delegates Szeliga, Fisher, and Nawrocki—to provide a thoughtful response and share our immediate reactions to the Governor’s remarks. We appreciate Fox 45 for giving us the platform to engage in this important conversation.

If you would like to view some of our responses: On budget: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B5kDMTr7b/

On Energy: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15xqhkhzuc/

On illegal Immigration: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H4JjHnxzx/

On other legislation

In case you haven't heard, the craziness of the Democrat-controlled Maryland General Assembly is on full display. Democrats passed HB161, a bill that would remove parents' right to opt their children out of gender identity and sexual orientation curriculum and teach it to kindergartens.You can watch the video here:https://www.facebook.com/share/v/169B38EJmy/

Last Friday, a bill was passed, "Condoms for Kiddies," permitting the sale of contraceptives in vending machines located in nursery schools, preschools, elementary schools, and high schools. This is crazy, and the video of Delegate Fisher, Szeliga, and Airkan's floor speeches has gone viral. We need your help killing both of these bills.

The Maryland Freedom Caucus has initiated action by drafting a powerful letter, but now we need your support! Add your signature and let the Senate committees know these proposals have gone too far. This isn’t just a petition—every signature sends a direct email to key Democrat-led Senate committees. It’s time for the silent majority to make their voices heard.

https://ujoin.co/campaigns/3539/actions/public?action_id=4894

I want to share a post I made last week on social media.

The Comptroller released an analysis from the Bureau of Revenue Estimates (BRE) detailing the income tax changes proposed in Governor Moore’s 2026 budget plan. https://marylandtaxes.gov/reports/static-files/BRE-BRFA-Proposal-Analysis.pdf

First, the blue section shows that middle-class earners between $75,000 and $200,000 will face an additional $106 million in taxes. How can the Governor call this a middle-class tax cut when it imposes such a significant increase on the very group it claims to benefit?

Second, while the plan provides $304 million in tax cuts, these cuts are almost entirely funded ($293m) by those earning less than $200,000 annually.

While the Governor states that only 18% of taxpayers will face a tax increase, it’s crucial to highlight that 71% of those affected earn less than $200,000 annually.

I understand some politically motivated groups dislike it when I simplify complex topics for better readability. However, I firmly believe that sharing clear, accessible information is the most effective way to shape public opinion. The data, after all, speaks for itself and deserves to be shared openly. It is evident from the Comptroller's chart that if you are a family that itemizes their deductions, you might be paying a lot more regardless of your income level.

The legislative session has been intense, but I wanted to take a moment to share an update on what has been an incredibly busy week.

On Tuesday, I had two bill hearings. I introduced and presented HB695 Repair the Transportation Trust Fund Act, which is a priority bill for the MD Freedom Caucus. This is a bill that I have introduced in the past, which does three things:

1. It separates the gas tax from the consumer price index (CPI) so that it does not automatically increase yearly.
2. Over the next five years, it will return Farebox recovery to its historic ratio of 35% of its operating costs. Why is this important? By MTA’s most recent report, in fiscal 2023, farebox recovery rates for MTA bus, light rail, heavy rail (subway), and commuter rail operating costs were 7.7%, 4.4%, 6.1%, and 4.9%, respectively. This means that drivers subsidize metro users at over 95% through the gas tax and vehicle registration fees, and the net result is that the Transportation Trust Fund is being raided to pay for mass transit.
3. Prohibits any mandate requiring the installation of mileage tracking devices in private vehicles, effectively blocking the implementation of per-mile taxation schemes.

I also presented HB730 Election Law - Online Platforms and Qualifying Paid Digital Communications - Alterations

This bill is an adjustment to the law passed in 2018, which intended to strengthen transparency surrounding political campaign ads. The 2018 law led Google to ban political ads entirely, citing the technical difficulties of complying with its requirements. While major advertisers successfully challenged the law in court and are now exempt from its provisions, local government candidates and those running smaller campaigns remain unable to advertise. This leaves them at a significant disadvantage.

This bill aims to create a level playing field, protect the First Amendment rights of all candidates, and uphold the transparency envisioned in the 2018 law. It's important so note that the platforms have addressed the issue of transparency. For example, you can see political ads running nationwide and the committee paying for them on Google.

Both of these bills were heard in the House Ways and Means Committee and are now waiting to be voted on in that committee.

On Wednesday, I, along with the members of the MD Freedom Caucus, sent a letter to the new Energy Secretary, Chris Wright, asking for federal intervention on behalf of Maryland citizens and ratepayers to help resolve the energy crises in Maryland.

On Thursday, the Maryland Freedom Caucus was joined by Congressman Andy Harris at a press conference, where we unveiled our plan to reduce your energy bills immediately. Our proposal includes repealing the EmPower fee, reversing the impractical and expensive green energy mandates, and ensuring coal plants remain operational.

The Freedom Caucus bills are:

HB1451 Climate Solutions Affordability Act of 2025 (amended)

HB1258 Consumer Goods - Restrictions Based on Energy Source - Prohibition (Energy Equality Act of 2025)

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Green energy policies and initiatives are raising your rates. The state does not produce enough electricity from "clean" sources to power every home, so we import it from out-of-state, which is costly. The Democrats declared war on fossil fuels, and the result is the cost of replacing them falls on YOU, the consumer.

The Maryland Freedom Caucus submitted legislation today that will reduce your energy bills by this summer. Our bills will:

✅ Gut the Climate Solutions Now Act, Maryland’s version of the Green New Deal, which is driving up costs while providing no immediate energy relief.

✅ End the EMPOWER program, which forces a costly surcharge onto every Marylander’s electric bill without powering a single lightbulb in your home.

✅ Ban the government from outlawing your gas stove or lawn tool or vehicle. Green energy mandates are pricing Marylanders out of their home state and making it unaffordable to stay here.

With these bills, we can provide immediate relief to Marylanders across the state suffering from the high cost of living and energy affordability.