This spring, the federal government updated its standards governing data on race and ethnicity for the first time in 27 years. Informed by years of research and community engagement, the new standards are widely expected to offer improved insights into
The budget deal lawmakers reached last week made some progress on funding transportation needs, but left considerable uncertainty about the state’s ability to fund education, child care, and other essential services in coming years. Ongoing general fund revenues are currently projected
Racial equity analysis is a powerful tool for giving policymakers the information they need to build opportunity for all. It is also essential for informing the public about the consequences of policymakers’ choices. Good intentions cannot advance equity on their
A Racial Equity Analysis of Medicaid-Funded Home- and Community-Based Services By Christopher Meyer State policymakers make hundreds of choices each year that have the potential to affect our daily lives, but the clearest reflection of what leaders in Annapolis are
New budget forecasts show our state facing growing fiscal challenges, even as we continue to underinvest in essential services that enable Maryland communities to thrive. As the 2024 legislative session nears, Gov. Moore and lawmakers must decide how to address
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 by passing a local minimum wage in 2013, before state
Recent media coverage and statements by policymakers have put a spotlight on Maryland’s fiscal health. We face real challenges in the years ahead, but there is no cause for panic. With fair tax reforms to ask wealthy individuals and profitable
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 a reality, raising the local minimum wage for most employers
When Maryland students return to school this fall, it will be the state’s second year phasing in the historic Blueprint for Maryland’s Future school funding reform. Both Gov. Moore’s budget proposal and the adopted state budget faithfully implement the Blueprint
At the start of this year’s legislative session, newly elected Gov. Moore introduced a bill to fulfill his campaign promise to accelerate and strengthen Maryland’s $15 minimum wage. As introduced, the bill would have boosted paychecks for 175,000 workers. Lawmakers
