Four steps to unlock Maryland’s economic potential | GUEST COMMENTARY

Maryland’s economy is lazy, according to Gov. Wes Moore. Our economy is indeed stagnant. Maryland grew by a measly 0.2% between 2018 and 2022, compared with a 7.5% economic growth rate nationally. But Marylanders are not afraid to work, and we are not lazy. Instead, our economy is held back by state and local government policies that stifle broad-based economic growth in favor of narrow special interests.