Millionaire Estate Tax Supports Maryland Economy; Family Farms Protected
The estate tax is a small but important part of Maryland’s revenue system. It raised $182 million in Fiscal Year read more
Revenue shortfall looms for Maryland
On the other hand, Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, argued that the shortfall should read more
Statement in Support of SB 554 – Law Enforcement Trust Act
Carrying out federal immigration detention requests costs money that can be better used elsewhere
Given before the Judicial Proceedings Committee read more
Putting the Issue to Rest – Why Automatic Minimum Wage Increases Make Sense
Raising Maryland’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour is vital to the state’s economic prospects, but – as legislation proposed read more
Statement in Support of SB 753 – Earned Sick Leave
Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy read more
Statement in Support of HB 443 – Cigarette Tax
Increasing taxes on tobacco reduces its use, raises revenue, and improves public health
Statement given before the House Ways and read more
Statement in Support of SB 354 – Renter’s Tax Credit
Expanding the Renter’s Tax Credit is an important first step toward providing relief to residents as housing costs continue to read more
GOP’s Craig would slash income tax rates
Republican candidate’s plan eventually would eliminate income tax entirely
Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, read more
Statement in Support of HB 968 – Earned Sick Leave
Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy read more
Statement in Support of SB 331- Raising the Minimum Wage
Raising Maryland’s Minimum Wage Benefits Workers and Economy
Given before the Senate Finance Committee read more
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