Maryland’s Economy Is Making Progress, but Too Many Are Still Locked Out
Many families in Maryland saw their standard of living improve in 2016, according to census data released last week.
Maryland Made Progress in the 2017 General Assembly Session
Maryland’s 2017 General Assembly Session came to a close Monday night. While there were also plenty of good ideas left on the table, lawmakers took some important steps that will benefit Maryland families and our state’s economy.
Child Support Payments Should Support Families, not Government
Position Statement in support of Senate Bill 1009Given before the Senate Finance Committee When a Maryland parent makes a child support payment to a custodial parent who receives Temporary Cash Assistance, the parent caring for their child doesn’t receive any
Maryland Lawmakers Can Improve Economic Security for Women
While women in Maryland are better off financially than their counterparts in other states, on average, they still only earn about 85 cents for every $1 men earn. The wage gap is even more pronounced for women of color, with
Modernizing Discipline for Preschoolers Will Have Lifetime Benefits for Maryland Children
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 651 Given before the Senate Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee When children have access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education, they begin elementary school more ready to learn, generating measurable benefits decades into the future.
Universal Pre-K Will Have Lifetime Benefits for Maryland Children
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 1080 Given before the House Ways and Means Committee When children have access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education, they begin elementary school more ready to learn, generating measurable benefits decades into the future. This is
Struggling Maryland Families Get Less Child Care Help than Other States
The cost of child care is on the rise around the country, and Maryland families have it especially hard. Our infant care costs are the fifth highest in the country, with families paying nearly $14,000 per year to keep an
Modernizing Discipline for Preschoolers Will Have Lifetime Benefits for Maryland Children
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 425 Given before the House Ways and Means Committee When children have access to a high-quality pre-kindergarten education, they begin elementary school more ready to learn, generating measurable benefits decades into the future. This is
Maryland Children now at Greater Risk of Poverty, Hunger
Every Maryland resident benefits from a more highly educated, healthier, and economically stable community. And when more than 170,000 Maryland children experience hunger, fewer educational opportunities, and limited health care on a daily basis, everyone faces long-term economic uncertainty. According