Economic Opportunity

Expanding Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit Will Benefit Families and the Economy

February 17, 2016 by MDCEP
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a common-sense tax break that helps working people who struggle to get by on read more

Increasing the Minimum SNAP Benefit Would Provide Relief to Struggling Marylanders

February 16, 2016 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 445 Given before the House Appropriations Committee Increasing the minimum monthly benefit for Maryland’s nutrition read more

Women’s Economic Security Agenda Would Create Greater Economic Security For Working Families

February 12, 2016 by Kristina Li
  Many working families in Maryland aren’t paid enough to make ends meet, can’t take time off work when a read more

Statement Supporting House Bill 114

February 10, 2016 by MDCEP
Expanding the homeowners’ tax credit would provide relief to struggling residents Given before the House Ways and Means Committee Expanding read more

African Americans Still Experience Economic Injustice in Maryland

February 9, 2016 by Mark Scott
Even as Maryland becomes an increasingly diverse state, inequity in the economic success of different racial groups remains a persistent read more

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

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

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

Legislation in 2016 Session Could Provide Opportunity for Baltimore Families

January 5, 2016 by Mark Scott
Maryland state leaders seem ready to begin addressing the systemic problems in Baltimore communities that played a key role in read more

Prince George’s County Efforts to Attract New Businesses Must Create More Opportunity for Residents

December 29, 2015 by Mark Scott
Prince George’s County has seen steady economic growth over the last five years as county leaders have made a concerted read more
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