Gov. Moore’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025–June 2026) makes a significant dent in the state’s looming shortfalls, with similar-sized contributions from tax reforms and budget cuts. The plan takes several positive steps to crack down on corporate
A Revenue Plan for World-Class Schools in Maryland Maryland policymakers have a once-in-a-generation opportunity in this legislative session to guarantee children across Maryland a world-class education. Strengthening our education system and investing in our children’s future is essential to building
Maryland’s sales tax is one of the most important ways we get the resources we need to create thriving communities. Bringing in nearly $5 billion per year, the sales tax funds about 11 percent of the state budget, supporting things
Maryland has spent years cutting and capping its investment in public services as policymakers continue to deal with slow economic growth and increased need for public assistance in the years following the Great Recession. While these steps were a necessary
Maryland has a lot to be proud of. Our past investments in our education system, health care, transportation network, safe communities, and public recreation have made our state a great place to live and do business and have created the
The potential for major federal policy changes to harm Maryland families and our economy continues to loom large. Whether it’s shifting billions of dollars in expenses for federal anti-poverty programs to Maryland’s budget or shrinking the federal workforce, the state
Our shared investments in good schools, a robust transportation network, and safe communities have made Maryland a great place to live, work, and do business. But over time, our tax code has become full of tax breaks put there by
Maryland delivers some of the highest-quality education in the country by some measures, and yet too many students – particularly people of color – still see their educational opportunities limited based solely on where they live. This is because our
For a growing number of Marylanders, employment doesn’t mean an eight-hour workday with a regular schedule. More people are working multiple jobs to get by, or are forced to choose part-time and contract positions with no benefits. Working hard should
