January 7th, 2019 by WCBC Radio

Maryland ranks among the top states for technology economy preparedness, according to a report that was recently released by the Milken Institute. The 2018 State Technology and Science Index (STSI), which is conducted every other year, ranked Maryland third in the nation for its ability to foster and sustain a technology sector, which is considered a major indicator in determining a state’s economic health. Overall, Maryland ranked in the top 10 in four out of five of the report’s key indexes, coming in first in the technology and science workforce category, and second in human capital investment and research and development inputs.