And who could blame them?

From Federal Hubs to Fast-Food Futures?

Maryland has long leaned on its proximity to Washington, D.C., and federal employment. But that well is running dry. As remote work becomes the norm and federal job opportunities stagnate or shift elsewhere, one big question remains: what incentive do businesses have to stay?

Wes Moore’s administration seems to be betting that high taxes and big promises are a good business model. Unfortunately, private enterprise doesn’t operate on press conferences and poetry.

Instead, Maryland is becoming a warning label for companies. High corporate taxes. Skyrocketing energy costs. Environmental regulations that shut down major power plants like Brandon Shores. And now, a new digital tax aimed at the very sector that was poised to lead Maryland into a competitive 21st-century economy.

Full story posted at MDBayNews