Maryland’s economy depends on the labor of immigrant and U.S.-born workers alike, woven together across restaurants, construction sites, hospitals, farms, and warehouses throughout the state. Research released last month from the Immigration Research Initiative (IRI) and the National Bureau of
Nearly 60,000 Marylanders — including almost 29,000 children — could lose the rental assistance that keeps a roof over their heads under a proposed federal rule allowing housing authorities and private landlords to impose work requirements and strict time limits
The release of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book offers a clear window into how Maryland’s children and families are faring. With an overall score of 616, Maryland ranks 19th in the nation for child well-being. While our
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’s children and families have seen areas of significant economic progress and lingering educational challenges since 2019, the year prior to the start of the pandemic, both of which underscores the effectiveness of state and federal policies as well as
Maryland’s immigrant communities are driving economic and population growth in the state, according to a report the Office of the Comptroller recently published. But while immigration positively impacts communities in Maryland and across the U.S., immigrants face significant barriers that
The 2024 legislative session saw Maryland lawmakers struggle to balance the need for improved social safety nets and economic well-being with the reality of the state’s fiscal challenges. Unlike the past couple of years, which brought new initiatives and temporary but
As a growing number of low-income households across the country who rely on food and cash assistance to purchase food and other essentials began experiencing thefts of funds from their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, Maryland was among the first
Preventing evictions is a critical part of creating a Maryland where all families can have safe, stable, affordable housing. Eviction prevention funds pay 1-3 months of past due rent for families facing a short-term crisis – ensuring a missed month’s
When families go through a challenging period, income support programs are vital to helping them keep food on the table and a roof over their heads as they get back on their feet. The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
