Budget and Tax

For a Stronger Economy, Maryland Needs the Right Public Investments

February 1, 2016 by MDCEP
To make Maryland an even better place to do business, policymakers need to focus on strengthening the state’s workforce and read more

Maryland’s Budget Process Needs Reform

January 29, 2016 by Mark Scott
Maryland’s governor and legislature could do a better job of setting priorities and making important investments in the state’s economy read more

First Look: Governor’s Budget Doesn’t Meet All State Needs

January 29, 2016 by MDCEP
While Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed budget provides some of the much-needed public investments that will help Maryland families still struggling read more

Governor Taking the Wrong Approach to Economic Development

January 27, 2016 by Mark Scott
Governor Hogan’s proposals for rejuvenating Maryland’s manufacturing industry would create an uneven playing field for businesses and set a bad read more

Put the Public Ahead of Politics

January 27, 2016 by Mark Scott
An Open Government Demands Prior Notice of Budget Cuts A change in an important aspect of Maryland’s annual state budget read more

Corporate Tax Break Would Be Bad For Business

January 22, 2016 by MDCEP
By Benjamin Orr and Jim Racheff This week, the Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission suggested that Maryland should read more

Three Things to Watch for in the Governor’s Budget Proposal

January 19, 2016 by MDCEP
Tomorrow, Gov. Larry Hogan is due to release his proposed budget for the state fiscal year that begins July 1. read more

The 2016 Legislative Session Begins

January 13, 2016 by Mark Scott
Decisions made during the 2016 legislative session, which begins today, will affect the prosperity of average Marylanders for years to read more

Maryland Casinos Get Rich While Public Schools Struggle

January 12, 2016 by Mark Scott
December marked one of the most profitable months on record for Maryland casinos— which generated more than $95 million in read more

Women in Maryland Pay More in Taxes as a Share of Their Incomes

December 30, 2015 by Mark Scott
Because women in Maryland typically earn less than men, they are more likely to pay a higher percentage of their read more
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