March 15th, 2025 by WCBC Radio
The Maryland Freedom Caucus is calling on all Marylanders to join them for a TaxRevolt Rally and Day of Action on March 19, 2025, at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis and take a standagainst the onslaught of tax increases being proposed in the General Assembly this year.“No Marylander will be untouched by the sheer number of tax increases moving through thelegislature right now,” said Delegate Matt Morgan, Chair of the Maryland Freedom Caucus.
“Fromnew delivery taxes to increased fees, a massive business-to-business services tax, and even aproperty tax hike, working families, small businesses, and retirees will all be paying more if wedon’t stop these taxes and fees. This rally is about giving the people of Maryland a voice.”The rally will take place at 6:00 PM on March 19 at Lawyers’ Mall in Annapolis. Attendees areencouraged to participate in grassroots lobbying at the House and Senate office buildings from2:00-5:00 PM to meet with their legislators and urge them to vote NO on these tax hikes.“We are urging Marylanders to show up and make their voices heard. These tax increases impacteveryone—families, workers, and job creators, and seniors on a fixed income. If we don’t push back,Annapolis politicians will continue to take more of your money year after year,” said DelegateKathy Szeliga, Vice Chair of the Maryland Freedom Caucus. “This is a peaceful rally for the peopleto send a strong message: We can’t afford more taxes.”The Maryland Freedom Caucus strongly opposes any effort to impose additional taxes onhardworking Marylanders taxes that will only drive businesses, families, and retirees out of thestate.
According to the Tax Foundation’s 2025 State Tax Competitiveness Index, Maryland ranks adismal 46th out of 50 states, while neighboring Virginia ranks 28th, Pennsylvania 29th, and Florida—widely recognized as a model for economic growth ranks 4th.The sheer number of tax hikes currently under consideration would cost Marylanders billions ofdollars, placing an unbearable financial burden on residents already struggling with rising costsand sky-high energy bills.“We know that when Marylanders stand together, we can make a difference,” said Delegate MattMorgan. “The time to act is now.”
