Taking Away Working Families Income Supplement Would Make Montgomery County Less Affordable, More Unequal
This week, a Montgomery County Council committee is beginning to review various tax proposals from the county executive and council members as they consider a framework to fund essential county services. One proposal, from County Council President Natali Fani-González, would
This Labor Day, Support an Important Proposal to Help Maryland’s Working People and Children
Labor Day is a time to honor workers’ contributions to our communities and our country. Unfortunately, too many workers in our state don’t earn enough to make ends meet, have little control over their work schedules, and have little or
Budgeting For Opportunity: How Our Fiscal Policy Choices Can Remove Barriers Facing Marylanders of Color and Advance Shared ProsperityBudgeting For Opportunity
Maryland’s budget provides the clearest reflection of our priorities as a state. Choices about where we invest our shared resources can help or hinder children’s education, economic security for families and communities, and public health and safety.
2018 Legislation Largely Improved Maryland’s Tax Code
Maryland lawmakers made significant—and mostly positive—changes to our state tax code in the recently concluded legislative session.
Maryland’s Federal Tax Response Must Protect Low-Income Marylanders
New details of how federal tax changes will affect Marylanders show that people with very low incomes – under $25,000 – will see some of the greatest harms.
What We’re Watching in the 2018 Legislative Session
As the 2018 General Assembly session begins today, policymakers will be facing decisions that will have significant consequences for working families in Maryland.
There is No Evidence that Maryland’s R&D or Biotechnology Tax Credits Work
Evaluations of Maryland business tax credits continue to show that the state’s investments are not working as legislators intended.
‘Trickle-Up’ Economic Policies Put People to Work
Maryland’s success as a state is built on the past policy choices we have made that allow us to invest in the things that make Maryland a good place to live and do business.
Maryland’s Local Governments Shouldn’t Put Themselves on the Clearance Rack for Amazon
Amazon’s increasing dominance of the retail sector has helped squeeze traditional retailers and local businesses, prompting many to offer deep discounts before ultimately closing their doors.