Marylanders may once again see schools and other services essential for broad prosperity funded at levels below what meets public needs due to an ongoing disagreement between the governor and legislature about the budgeting process. Funding for school construction, public
Maryland workers won a major victory this week when the General Assembly voted to raise the minimum wage to $15 for most workers by 2025, overriding Gov. Hogan’s veto. This important step forward will bring higher pay to hundreds of
Maryland lawmakers are poised to move forward with a budget that invests significantly more in schools than proposed in Governor Larry Hogan’s budget.
This week Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal from Gov. Hogan to give additional state tax breaks to companies participating in the federal Opportunity Zones program. Doubling down on the ineffective tax break approach would be an unwise use of
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 585 Given before the House Ways and Means Committee The Earned Income Tax Credit is a commonsense tax break that helps people who work but struggle to get by due to low wages and
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 263 Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee The Earned Income Tax Credit is a commonsense tax break that helps people who work but struggle to get by due to low wages and also
For the first time in years, the governor’s proposed state spending plan for the next budget year includes no major cuts, funds raises for state employees and contractors, and supports new investments in key priorities like increasing access to affordable
