Economic Opportunity

Budgeting for Opportunity: Racial Equity Analysis as a Tool to Advance Justice through Fiscal Policy

January 11, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
This publication was made possible by an award provided by The Leadership Conference Education Fund. State policymakers make hundreds of read more

For Stronger Communities, Baltimore City Needs Effective Affordable Housing Requirements for Developers

November 17, 2022 by Taneeka Richardson
In order to provide greater opportunity for all city residents and address the lack of affordable housing, Baltimore City needs read more

Family Income Support Policies Are Especially Important in Maryland

October 24, 2022 by Jasmin Aramburu
Recent Census Bureau data demonstrate that it is possible to reduce poverty and prevent hardship through government action—support that is read more

KIDS COUNT: Maryland’s Children Are Experiencing Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression

August 8, 2022 by Nonso Umunna
Content note: This post references data points related to suicide. Maryland ranks 19th in child well-being according to the 2022 read more

Multi-Layered Approach Needed to Put Homeownership Within Reach of All Marylanders

June 30, 2022 by Taneeka Richardson
Homeownership is a key source of wealth building and is often the foundation for one’s life. Unfortunately, the lack of read more

We Can Do More to Support Maryland’s 500,000+ LGBTQ+ Residents

June 30, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
LGBTQ+ Marylanders are integral members of communities across our state. Maryland is home to more than half a million LGBTQ+ read more

Rising Cost of Essential Goods Disproportionately Affects Low-Income Marylanders

June 22, 2022 by Seth Thomas
Over the past few months the inflation rate has soared to historic highs. Inflation has climbed to its highest level read more

Legislative Session Brought a Wide Range of Policies that Will Improve Well-Being for Children and Families

April 21, 2022 by Nonso Umunna
The 2022 Maryland legislative session saw the passage of several bills that will increase economic security and improve the wellbeing read more

The Time to Care Act Is a Huge Win for Maryland Workers and Families

April 19, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
The General Assembly overrode Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Time to Care Act days before the close of this year’s read more

Federal COVID-19 Funds: Baltimore City and Baltimore City Public Schools

March 21, 2022 by Musaab Ibrahim
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