In contrast, I am part of a small army of
legislators who are fighting to make Maryland a
state that attracts new businesses and creates
new private-sector jobs by lowering taxes.
I was humbled recently to be honored for my
efforts by two business watchdog organizations.
Maryland Business for Responsive Government (MBRG),
a statewide, nonpartisan organization that works
to improve Maryland's business climate,
recognized me for my voting record over my
current four-year term with a John Shaw Award. MBRG
Co-chairmen Ellen Sauerbrey, former republican
gubernatorial candidate, (above right) and
former Governor Marvin Mandel gave the awards to
State Delegates and Senators after MBRG's annual
evaluation of the Maryland General Assembly. The
National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB),
a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that
represents small and independent
businesses, also honored me for my 100 percent
pro-business voting record.
I hope that in coming years more legislators
will join in the fight to make Maryland a more
business-friendly state.
by the democrats. The main concern of these
lawmakers is neither jobs nor the private sector.
Their concern is balancing the budget, especially in
an election year.
