For Many Marylanders, Prosperity is Still Out of Reach
Marylanders overall tend to fare better financially than the average American, according to the latest Prosperity Now Scorecard. However, even read more
Trump Tax Framework Would Give Away Trillions in Tax Breaks to Millionaires
The Trump administration and congressional leaders are gearing up to overhaul the federal tax code this fall. While many of read more
After the Defeat of ACA Repeal Efforts, Medicaid is Still Under Threat
Federal funding for Medicaid remains under threat from proposals to drastically restructure it, even though most Americans oppose significant funding read more
Tenants Facing Eviction Deserve a Level Playing Field in Court
For low-income families throughout Maryland, finding an affordable place to live is an uphill battle. Rent has skyrocketed, three-quarters of read more
Federal Actions Could Still Threaten Maryland’s Gains Under Affordable Care Act
Testimony of Maryland Center on Economic Policy Executive Director Benjamin Orr to the Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission, Aug. read more
Education Experts: ‘Maryland Does Not Do Well on Funding Equity’
Maryland needs to strengthen its commitment to providing an excellent education to the state’s highest-need students. This was the message read more
Repealing the Affordable Care Act Without a Replacement Would Leave Even More Without Insurance
This week, two additional Republican senators came out against the Senate healthcare bill, leaving it with too few votes to read more
Scheduled Minimum Wage Bump Helps Working Marylanders, Doesn’t Go Far Enough
Many of Maryland’s lowest-paid workers will get a pay raise Saturday thanks to a scheduled increase in the state’s minimum read more
Trump Budget Proposal Threatens Needed Investments in Western Maryland
The President’s budget calls for deep cuts to federal services that support Maryland’s economy and the economy of Western Maryland read more
Maryland Families Would Lose Access to Affordable Housing Under Trump’s Budget
President Trump’s budget proposal includes significant, damaging cuts to housing and community development programs. These programs help seniors, veterans, individuals read more
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