Policy Topics

New Laws Move Maryland Forward

October 3, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
When new laws went into effect on Saturday, our state took some important steps forward in creating a more vibrant read more

Rising Incomes in the State Still Leave Too Many Marylanders Behind

September 23, 2016 by Christopher Meyer
Last year, typical Maryland families saw their largest income gains since the Great Recession. At the same time, about one read more

Will a Spike in Insurance Costs Slow the Progress Made Since Health Reform?

September 16, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
Tens of thousands more Marylanders were able to get health coverage in 2015 as more people continued to benefit from read more

Under-funding Public Defenders Harms Maryland’s Justice System

September 13, 2016 by Kristina Li
Anyone who is facing criminal charges, has a Constitutional right to legal representation. However, having a lawyer who has time read more

Three Ways to Support Maryland Workers this Labor Day

September 5, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
Today is a day set aside for honoring the contributions that working men and women have made to the strength, read more

Hefty Tuition Hike at Public Universities Threatens Maryland’s Future

August 25, 2016 by Christopher Meyer
As students at Maryland’s public universities and community colleges head back to school this fall, they can expect to pay read more

Tax-free Shopping Week is a Bad Investment for Maryland

August 16, 2016 by Kristina Li
Photo by Mimzy Creative Commons When Maryland parents head to stores this sales-tax-free shopping week to restock the school essentials read more

Federal Housing Assistance is a Good Investment that Helps More than Tenants

August 11, 2016 by Christopher Meyer
With federal housing assistance today helping only one of four eligible families, it’s clear that increased investment in making sure read more

Educating Maryland’s Youth is the Best Investment for Safer Communities

August 3, 2016 by Kristina Li
We all benefit from living in safe communities – however, when politicians focus on being “tough on crime,” the types read more

Arts Districts Bring Challenges Along With New Investment

July 15, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
Our office is closed today as the country’s largest free arts festival, Artscape, opens on our doorstep. Up to 400,000 read more
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