Advocacy

Advocacy

The Maryland Retailers Alliance lobbies full time in Annapolis during the 90-day legislative Session from mid-January to early April, and throughout the state on local issues during the interim. Issues of note that MRA advocates on include:

  • State budget
  • Labor issues
  • Business regulations
  • Business permits
  • Corporate & sales tax rates
  • Environmental regulations & product bans
  • Organized crime & data security
  • Tobacco & alcohol sales


MRA members receive weekly updates during the legislative Session regarding bills being monitored by MRA. Newsletters and action alerts keep members informed of local bills tracked by MRA throughout the year. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.


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