Maryland Tax Education Foundation, Inc. (www.MarylandTaxEducation.org). The Maryland Tax Education Foundation (MTEF), a nonpfofit, tax-exempt educational association, works to research and educate the public concerning spending affordability, the friendliness of the Maryland tax structure to retirees, and many other topics.

Maryland Public Policy Institute (www.mdpolicy.org/). Founded in 2001, The Maryland Public Policy Institute (MPPI) is a nonpartisan public policy research and education organization that focuses on state policy issues. Its goal is to provide accurate and timely research analysis of Maryland policy issues and market these findings to key primary audiences. The mission of The Maryland Public Policy Institute is to formulate and promote public policies at all levels of government based on principles of free enterprise, limited government, and civil society.

Calvert Institute for Policy Research (www.calvertinstitute.org). The Calvert Institute is a state-based independent, non-partisan, public policy research institution committeed to generating new ideas based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and personal responsibilitiy. The institute seeks to make Maryland worthy of its fond nickname, "The Free State." Briefing papers, listed by topic on the Calvert website, discuss fiscal concerns, education, health, and other issues. Marylanders with an interest in fiscal restraint and the principles of limited governent and personal responsibility will find much to interest and help them.

Maryland Business for Responsive Government (MBRG) is a nonpartisan, political research and education organization that works to improve Maryland's business climate. It is supported by corporations, trade associations, chambers of commerce, and individuals. MBRG publishes Roll Call and For the Record each year, rating legislators on votes that affect business in the state. MBRG's Political Reports cover issues such as attracting jobs and businesses to Maryland. MBRG provides the thoughtful Dilorenzo Study - Alternatives to Socialized Health Care in Maryland: A Critique of the Lewin Group Report - which critiques the single payer health care proposal for Maryland.

State Policy Network (/www.spn.org/newsite/main/index.php). The State Policy Network (SPN) is a professional service organization for America’s state-based, free market think tank community. The Network seeks to advance a free society by providing leadership development, management training, and networking opportunities for think tank professionals and promoting strategic partnerships among market-oriented organizations.Founded in 1992, SPN is the only group in the country dedicated solely to improving the practical effectiveness of independent, non-profit, market-oriented, state-based think tanks. State Policy Network’s programs enable these organizations to better educate local citizens, policy makers, and opinion leaders about market-oriented alternatives to state and local policy challenges.

For more policy resources bearing upon issues touching Maryland, see MTA's Taxpayer Friendly Links.