Maryland’s Investment in TANF Falls Short of Meeting Core Program Goals
When the federal government created the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as part of “welfare reform” in the read more
Budget First Look: Governor’s Proposed 2019 Budget Makes Few New Investments
Last week, Gov. Larry Hogan released his proposed budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1. As a read more
After Major Victory on Paid Sick Days, a Minimum Wage Increase is the Best Way to Support Working Marylanders
Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders will soon be able to earn sick days, thanks to state lawmakers that overturned the read more
Big Questions to Ask About the Governor’s Budget
Tomorrow is the deadline for Gov. Larry Hogan to propose his budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July read more
Federal Policy Threatens to Undermine State Investments, Deepen our Unmet Needs
The General Assembly committee that makes annual recommendations about the state’s budget made two things clear at its final meeting read more
Ending Protections for Honduran and Salvadoran Immigrants Would be a Blow to Maryland Communities
Thousands of immigrants from El Salvador and Honduras have made their homes in Maryland communities over the last two decades. read more
There is No Evidence that Maryland’s R&D or Biotechnology Tax Credits Work
Evaluations of Maryland business tax credits continue to show that the state’s investments are not working as legislators intended. A read more
State Needs to Fill Vacant Positions to Maintain Public Services
In order to have a government that is open, accountable, and responsive to Marylanders’ needs, the state needs adequately staffed read more
Guaranteeing Earned Sick Days Is the Right Choice for a Healthy Economy
Each time they get sick or need to care for a sick child, 750,000 working Marylanders are still forced to read more
Paying for Tax Cuts for the Wealthy by Blocking Immigrants from Receiving Tax Credits Will Leave Children Living in Poverty
The tax proposal that passed the U.S. House of Representatives would make it harder for families and students from low-income read more
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