In passing this year’s city budget, which went into effect July 1, the Baltimore City Council had to balance a sizable deficit, despite continued growth in revenues, while also facing looming federal policy impacts on local businesses and institutions and
Having a safe place to live and raise a family is critical to economic security, health, and many other aspects of daily life.
Having a safe place to live and raise a family is critical to economic security, health, and many other aspects of daily life. Maryland has some of the highest housing costs in the country[i] and, despite recent progress on tenants’
Last month, a Baltimore City Council committee voted down a bill to study and create a report on the impact of tax increment financing (TIF) to the City’s overall economic development and if such financial tools can be used equitably
As the Baltimore City Council considers the mayor’s proposed budgets for city programs and services for the next budget year, which begins July 1, Baltimore faces a mixed economic forecast as the city emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic stably but
Baltimore City FY23 Budget As the 2022 budget process gets underway, city residents have an opportunity tonight to weigh in on the city’s preliminary budget. This comes as policymakers weigh historic investments in education, infrastructure, and economic development, as well
The Maryland Center on Economic Policy is launching a new project to increase public awareness and understanding of Baltimore City’s budget. As the largest city in the state, and a city facing significant challenges related to economic and racial inequity,
