While there is enormous uncertainty about the severity, duration, and long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is increasingly clear that the crisis is causing deep economic harm to Maryland communities, in addition to the severe public health impacts. Our
As policymakers take increasingly aggressive steps to slow the spread of coronavirus, business closures and layoffs have amplified fears of an economic downturn. While policymakers’ immediate focus must be to protect Marylanders’ health, it is also vital to take effective
The Trump Administration has proposed yet another rule that could potentially roll back civil rights laws that help fight discrimination in housing, education and many other areas of American life. The rule would significantly change the standards by which a
Continuing its attacks on immigrant communities, the Trump Administration recently attempted to do away with the ban on keeping children detained indefinitely and discontinue deferred deportation for immigrants receiving medical treatment. The administration’s new public charge rule, which will make
Labor Day is a time to honor workers’ contributions to our communities and our country. Unfortunately, too many workers in our state don’t earn enough to make ends meet, have little control over their work schedules, and have little or
The Trump Administration has proposed yet another rule designed to make it more difficult for immigrants and their families to access assistance programs that help families that are struggling to afford the basics. The proposed rule would bar families with
Refundable tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit make an important difference for working families, together bringing more than 100,000 Marylanders’ family incomes above the federal poverty line each year. Maryland has built on
Every Marylander should have the chance to achieve their full potential. However, Marylanders with a criminal record often face significant barriers to accessing education, employment, housing, and other resources that are essential for them to thrive, even after they have
A recently proposed change to federal rules guiding when workers must be paid overtime does not go far enough, protecting less than half as many workers as a 2016 attempt to update the outdated standards.
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
