The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates have approved their respective versions of the budget, making modest changes to Governor Moore’s proposed spending plan. While legislators were able to restore some funds for priorities like child care and services for
The state budget is a powerful tool that helps shape our communities. In our annual budget webinar, held Feb. 2, 2026, MDCEP analysts shared an overview of what is in Gov. Moore’s proposed budget for the next year and what
Unless something changes within the next few days, more than 690,000 Marylanders will suddenly be unable to put enough food on the table starting Nov. 1. Children, seniors, people with disabilities, and other Marylanders in need are at great risk
Maryland will be worse off for years to come as families, communities, and our state leaders adjust to the historic cuts to health care and food assistance that were part of the sprawling federal tax and budget bill enacted this
This week, Congressional Republicans passed a budget reconciliation bill that will worsen hunger and strip health care coverage from millions of families to partially offset trillions in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and corporations. President Trump is expected to quickly
On July 1, Senate Republicans passed a reconciliation bill that will worsen hunger and strip health care coverage from millions of families to partially offset trillions in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and corporations. The bill now returns to the
This event provided a comprehensive look at the current climate of homeownership in Maryland. Panelists discussed recent federal and state policy shifts and their implications for affordable housing developers, housing counselors, and advocates working to expand access to homeownership and
Data show that while families are more financially secure, Maryland students still face significant challenges, the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds BALTIMORE — Maryland continues to rank in the middle among states in child well-being, ranking 21st according to
In this webinar, MDCEP staff provide an overview of Gov. Wes Moore’s proposals for the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), which include nearly $1 billion in new revenue and $2 billion in adjustments and cuts.
Medicaid-funded home care is a vital part of Maryland’s care infrastructure, and will only grow more important as our population continues to age. Home care services help older adults and people with disabilities with day-to-day activities like eating, bathing, or
