Policy Topics

Raising Local Minimum Wages to $15 Brings Big Benefits, Statewide Action Would Do More

January 18, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
Despite several years of modest growth since the Great Recession, the benefits of our state’s improving economy are still out read more

Will the Governor’s Budget Address the State’s Unmet Needs?

January 17, 2017 by Natalie Neill
This morning, Gov. Larry Hogan set the stage for another year of missed opportunities for investing in Maryland’s future as read more

Maryland’s Budget Leaves Unmet Needs

January 17, 2017 by MDCEP
Investing in Maryland supports a healthier state economy Maryland’s budget is perhaps its most important policy document – a reflection read more

Shortsighted Cuts Won’t Solve Maryland’s Budget Woes

January 4, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
The governor’s budget proposal, expected later this month, is likely to include some cuts to the public services that Marylanders read more

Job Creation Tax Credits Fail to Deliver

January 2, 2017 by Natalie Neill
A pair of Maryland job creation tax credits is doing little to boost the state’s economy, at the expense of read more

Maryland’s Fight Against Hunger is Not Over

December 7, 2016 by Natalie Neill
In the wealthiest state in the wealthiest country in the world, no one should go hungry. Yet, too many Maryland read more

What the Election Results Mean for Maryland

November 22, 2016 by Benjamin Orr
  This election cycle has been hard on everyone. But now that it is over, we must look ahead to read more

Maryland Must Preserve Critical Investments When Addressing Budget Shortfall

October 28, 2016 by Natalie Neill
Without major changes in the economy or state fiscal practices, Maryland policymakers will continue to face small budget shortfalls each read more

Workforce Development Training and SNAP: A Powerful Combination for Maryland’s Striving Workers

October 20, 2016 by MDCEP
Summary For the many Marylanders who are struggling to make ends meet the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a read more

SNAP Works for Maryland Children

October 14, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
While it’s widely known that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps thousands of Maryland families put food on the read more
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