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One Step Closer, but Not There Yet: Maryland’s 2019 School Funding Legislation

April 16, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
The General Assembly took an important step forward for Maryland children this year, passing legislation to begin implementing the recommendations read more

Proposed Overtime Rules Would Leave Behind Thousands of Maryland Workers

April 4, 2019 by Kenna Lemu
A recently proposed change to federal rules guiding when workers must be paid overtime does not go far enough, protecting read more

Maryland Should Build on $15 Minimum Wage Victory to Reach More Workers

March 29, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
The subminimum wage for workers who rely on tips will remain the same, at $3.63 an hour, without further action read more

Increasing Use of SNAP Time Limit Won’t Help Low-Income Marylanders Find Jobs

March 25, 2019 by Ellen Hutton
Officials at the U.S. Department of Agriculture have proposed a new rule would cut off nutrition assistance to as many read more

Revised State Budget Paves the Way for Significant New Investment in Education

March 21, 2019 by MDCEP
Photo by K Whiteford Maryland lawmakers are poised to move forward with a budget that invests significantly more in schools read more

Maryland Shouldn’t Double Down on Ineffective Federal Tax Breaks for ‘Opportunity Zones’

February 27, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
This week Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal from Gov. Hogan to give additional state tax breaks to companies participating read more

First Look at the Governor’s Budget

January 29, 2019 by MDCEP
For the first time in years, the governor’s proposed state spending plan for the next budget year includes no major read more

Building Our Future

January 18, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
A Revenue Plan for World-Class Schools in Maryland  Maryland policymakers have a once-in-a-generation opportunity in this legislative session to guarantee read more

Building Our Future

January 18, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
Investing in World Class Schools Across the State to Support Thriving Communities and a Healthy Economy Public education is part read more

Maryland Should Reform Tax Breaks to Target Aging Adults Facing Financial Hardship

January 3, 2019 by Kenna Lemu
Like the rest of the nation, Maryland has seen its workforce age over time. Our labor force supports children, elders, read more
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