Housing is a big part of inequality in Washington. We need more housing, and more affordable housing, to fix it
“There’s a lot of inequality in our region, including housing, where low-wage households living farther out spend more time and read more
D.C. area’s economy is bigger than Thailand and Austria
“These are all signs that the region’s economy is strong. But, of course, not all of its residents are economically read more
Study examines how income inequality is taking shape in the D.C. area
“The report — produced by the Commonwealth Institute, D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute and the Maryland Center on Economic Policy — read more
A dozen county schools recognized for being ‘Hunger-Free’
Wilson was joined by representatives of the Maryland State Department of Education and the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, who read more
Maryland working women still lag behind in earnings
Single-parent households headed by a female had a poverty rate of 29.1 percent in the state compared to 7.9 percent read more
Harmful Policies; Unfinished Business
Sean Miskell for Maryland’s Money Matters writes that while the General Assembly should be commended for taking several steps to improve the lives of working Marylanders and their families, it also enacted some potentially harmful policies and left a pile of unfinished business that should be on the agenda for the 2015 session.
Revenue shortfall looms for Maryland
On the other hand, Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, argued that the shortfall should read more
GOP’s Craig would slash income tax rates
Republican candidate’s plan eventually would eliminate income tax entirely
Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, read more
Commentary: Minimum wage and Earned Income Credit go hand in hand
Maryland Reporter, February 7, 2014
This commentary is in response to Monday’s column by Barry Rascovar, “Do-gooders know best about read more
Estate Tax Relief Seems on Track in Annapolis
Democratic Leaders Adopt Idea Long-backed by Republicans
Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, said that read more
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