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Letter to the Editor: Student spending report doesn’t paint a complete picture – Baltimore Business Journal

June 1, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Published in the Baltimore Business Journal Many Maryland public schools routinely rank among the best in the nation thanks in read more

Economic Prosperity for Maryland With Benjamin Orr of MDCEP – Our Maryland

May 9, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Maryland Center on Economic Policy Executive Director Benjamin Orr speaks about policy choices that will drive broadly shared prosperity in read more

Maryland lawmakers’ tax relief plan leaves many with higher state tax bills – The Baltimore Sun

April 9, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
While state lawmakers have carved out more relief for younger taxpayers, the working poor, military retirees, small businesses and retired read more

The Changing Geography of Poverty Is a Challenge to Everyone – Nonprofit Quarterly

April 9, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Aaron Wiener, a senior editor at Mother Jones, shared a startling picture of how the geography of American poverty has read more

Poverty is moving to the suburbs. The war on poverty hasn’t followed. – The Washington Post

April 5, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Wealthier, whiter areas also have experienced rising suburban poverty. Montgomery County, among the wealthiest counties in the country, had the read more

Press Conference: Expand Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit

February 28, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
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New report: $15 minimum wage would benefit 573,000 workers, strengthen Maryland economy

February 27, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
As Maryland lawmakers begin considering proposals to increase the state’s minimum wage, the Maryland Center on Economic Policy (MDCEP) is read more

New study reveals potential impact of $15 minimum wage hike in Maryland – WBAL TV

February 27, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Business owners, workers and lawmakers are backing a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2023. This year, read more

Gov. Hogan supports ‘lockbox’ to keep Maryland casino money in education, vows $4.4 billion in extra funding – The Baltimore Sun

February 15, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Gov. Larry Hogan described plans Wednesday to increase state spending on public education by $4.4 billion over the next decade read more

Gov. Hogan Announces Proposal Ensuring Casino Money Goes To Schools – WJZ

February 14, 2018 by Kali Schumitz
Governor Larry Hogan announced a push Wednesday to provide billions in extra funding to Maryland public schools by ensuring the read more
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