When new laws went into effect on Saturday, our state took some important steps forward in creating a more vibrant and inclusive Maryland – both in the workplace and in the criminal justice system. A Path to Equal Pay
When he vetoed the Clean Energy Jobs Act, Gov. Larry Hogan took an action that could slow the growth of Maryland job creation and delay progress on worthwhile environmental goals. The legislation, which easily passed the House and Senate, would
When this year’s legislative session began, there was the potential for the General Assembly to take meaningful steps to help thousands of Marylanders who struggle to make ends meet. There were also significant threats to Maryland’s future prosperity, with proposals
Maryland’s new state spending plan does not do all it could to meet the needs of families still struggling to get by in an uncertain economic recovery. The state budget the General Assembly adopted this week for the fiscal year
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 840 with Amendments Given before the House Ways and Means Committee The Earned Income Tax Credit is a common-sense tax break that helps working people who struggle to get by on low wages and also
The biggest disagreement between the Maryland Senate and Gov. Larry Hogan over this year’s budget is over whether to help more people keep their jobs and to invest in the state’s future versus adding more money to the state’s already-flush
Some Maryland senators are advocating for tax giveaways to the wealthy and calling it “tax relief for everyone.” As appealing as that might be to some, it simply isn’t true. The package of tax changes approved in the Senate Budget
Decision makers in Annapolis appear willing to gamble on passing a budget that likely won’t meet the state’s needs. It could leave the state scrambling to find more funding next year and put critical programs at risk. Last week, the
As leaders in Annapolis grapple with how best to support Maryland’s continued economic progress, both the governor and legislative leaders have said they want to lower taxes. The decisions they make could greatly affect the state’s future prosperity. So it’s important
This week’s political sparring between the governor and the legislature over how important decisions are made about the state’s budget is the latest example of the urgent need for a new process that creates a greater incentive for the Governor
