February 21, 2017 - Maryland Center on Economic Policy

Combining Food Assistance, Farmers Markets is a Win-Win for Families and Farmers

February 21, 2017

Position Statement Supporting House Bill 586 Given before the House Appropriations Committee The Maryland Market Money program matches purchases made with federal food assistance benefits at participating farmers markets throughout the state. The program gives low-income Marylanders better access to

Low-Wage Workers Should be Eligible for Overtime

February 21, 2017

Position statement supporting House Bill 665 Given before the Economic Matters Committee Tens of thousands of Marylanders working for low or moderate wages are not eligible to receive overtime pay, even when they work extra hours. House Bill 665 would