Economic Opportunity
Maryland can encourage economic prosperity by making purposeful investments in good schools, quality infrastructure and access to affordable health care. These investments can help workers and families succeed and achieve economic security.
MDCEP conducts research and analysis on how Maryland’s workers are faring in the economy and advocates for effective policies that foster broadly-shared prosperity.
Spotlight
By Musaab Ibrahim and Taneeka Richardson
Technical Support and Data Visualization by Cheryl Knott
This
Good Jobs, Secure Families, and a Healthy Economy
Maryland’s economy looks great on paper. We
Nutrition assistance, tax credits, and other economic supports are working to keep thousands of Marylanders
Living in the national capital region looks like it has its advantages. Employment levels are
Recent Economic Opportunity Publications
June 28, 2024 by Jasmin Aramburu
Families receiving Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), Maryland’s equivalent of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program, are one of the most economically marginalized groups in the state. Even…
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June 7, 2024 by Jasmin Aramburu
Maryland’s immigrant communities are driving economic and population growth in the state, according to a report the Office of the Comptroller recently published. But while immigration positively impacts communities in…
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April 26, 2024 by Jasmin Aramburu
The 2024 legislative session saw Maryland lawmakers struggle to balance the need for improved social safety nets and economic well-being with the reality of the state’s fiscal challenges. Unlike the…
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March 26, 2024 by Jasmin Aramburu
As a growing number of low-income households across the country who rely on food and cash assistance to purchase food and other essentials began experiencing thefts of funds from their…
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December 19, 2023 by Kali Schumitz
Preventing evictions is a critical part of creating a Maryland where all families can have safe, stable,
affordable housing. Eviction prevention funds pay 1-3 months of past due rent for…
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October 26, 2023 by Jasmin Aramburu
When families go through a challenging period, income support programs are vital to helping them keep food on the table and a roof over their heads as they get back…
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October 26, 2023 by Jasmin Aramburu
By Jasmin Aramburu
This report was supported by a grant from The Abell Foundation
When families go through a challenging period, income support programs are vital to helping them keep…
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October 12, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
Most Marylanders agree that working hard should leave you and your family with enough to afford the basics. Policymakers in Prince George’s County took a leading role in supporting workers…
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August 16, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
Most Marylanders agree that working hard should leave you and your family with enough to afford the basics. Policymakers in Montgomery County have taken important steps to make this vision…
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July 14, 2023 by Musaab Ibrahim
Having a safe place to live and raise a family is critical to economic security, health, and many other aspects of daily life. Maryland has some of the highest housing…
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