Economic Opportunity

Raising Local Minimum Wages to $15 Brings Big Benefits, Statewide Action Would Do More

January 18, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
Despite several years of modest growth since the Great Recession, the benefits of our state’s improving economy are still out read more

Job Creation Tax Credits Fail to Deliver

January 2, 2017 by Natalie Neill
A pair of Maryland job creation tax credits is doing little to boost the state’s economy, at the expense of read more

Maryland’s Fight Against Hunger is Not Over

December 7, 2016 by Natalie Neill
In the wealthiest state in the wealthiest country in the world, no one should go hungry. Yet, too many Maryland read more

What the Election Results Mean for Maryland

November 22, 2016 by Benjamin Orr
  This election cycle has been hard on everyone. But now that it is over, we must look ahead to read more

Workforce Development Training and SNAP: A Powerful Combination for Maryland’s Striving Workers

October 20, 2016 by MDCEP
Summary For the many Marylanders who are struggling to make ends meet the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a read more

New Laws Move Maryland Forward

October 3, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
When new laws went into effect on Saturday, our state took some important steps forward in creating a more vibrant read more

Rising Incomes in the State Still Leave Too Many Marylanders Behind

September 23, 2016 by Christopher Meyer
Last year, typical Maryland families saw their largest income gains since the Great Recession. At the same time, about one read more

Under-funding Public Defenders Harms Maryland’s Justice System

September 13, 2016 by Kristina Li
Anyone who is facing criminal charges, has a Constitutional right to legal representation. However, having a lawyer who has time read more

Three Ways to Support Maryland Workers this Labor Day

September 5, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
Today is a day set aside for honoring the contributions that working men and women have made to the strength, read more

Hefty Tuition Hike at Public Universities Threatens Maryland’s Future

August 25, 2016 by Christopher Meyer
As students at Maryland’s public universities and community colleges head back to school this fall, they can expect to pay read more
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