Annapolis, Md. – Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey issued the following statement in reaction to Maryland Democrats’ proposal of a new 2.5% business to business tax to close the budget deficit.

“In the Maryland Democrats’ obsession to raise taxes, they have now concocted a new business-to-business sales tax that will make it even more expensive to operate a business in Maryland. With most of Maryland being an hour or less from the border of another state, many companies will seek out-of-state businesses to provide a variety of services to avoid paying this new tax.”

“Unfortunately, this is just another example of a policy that solidifies Maryland as one of the most unfriendly states for businesses. This new tax will put Maryland businesses at a distinct disadvantage to competitors in other states while driving up their operating costs.”

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