No matter what we look like or where we come from, most Marylanders believe in caring for our families and leaving things better for the generations to come. However, the upside-down tax system we have today makes it harder for
Good intentions cannot advance equity on their own. To move Maryland toward a just, prosperous future, policymakers must understand the inequities that characterize the status quo and the historical forces that got us here. They must also have tools for
The Board of Revenue Estimates’ September update showed continuing fiscal strength alongside economic uncertainty. Our healthy revenue outlook and substantial stockpile of cash offer an opportunity to strengthen support for the things Maryland communities need to thrive. At the same
A recently unveiled plan to slash Baltimore City’s property tax rate would likely cost upward of $400 million per year, force deep cuts to education and other services, and make the city a less attractive place to live.
With today’s state filing deadline putting taxes on many Marylanders’ minds, there’s no better time to remind policymakers of the need to permanently improve the federal and state child tax credits. The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is among the most
Thanks to a voter-passed 2020 amendment to the Maryland Constitution, lawmakers in 2023 will have a more meaningful say in the state’s budget than they have in more than 100 years. The new, more balanced process puts Maryland in line
As many as 130,000 Marylanders will soon face unaffordable health insurance costs – or lose their coverage entirely – if Congress does not act quickly to extend premium assistance available under last year’s American Rescue Plan. The law increased premium
The General Assembly overrode Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Time to Care Act days before the close of this year’s legislative session, guaranteeing nearly all Maryland workers paid time off to deal with major life events like a new child
Lawmakers reached an agreement with Gov. Hogan last week to create a new tax credit for individuals over age 65. The deal avoids major flaws in the governor’s original tax cut bill and in that sense is a significant improvement.
Gov. Hogan’s proposal to eliminate income taxes on retired individuals would cost the state billions each year once fully phased in and hand a windfall to the wealthy few, according to estimates from state analysts. The plan would cost the
