Maryland business owners facing delays in obtaining permits are getting support from Del. Joe Vogel, who introduced legislation to streamline the process. The bill aims to address the financial impact of delays on businesses, with some owners losing revenue while waiting for licenses. Economist Anirban Basu estimates that these delays cost the state billions of dollars in lost investment and thousands of jobs. Vogel emphasized the need for government to support businesses for economic growth. The bipartisan effort would require a complaint portal for reporting delays in processing permits. Business owner Daniel DiGiacomo has invested in other markets due to frustrations in Maryland, highlighting the need for efficiency in the permitting process. A hearing for the bill is scheduled for February 25 in the Economic Matters Committee. For news tips, contact Keith Daniels at kdaniels@sbgtv.com.
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