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Rising Cost of Essential Goods Disproportionately Affects Low-Income Marylanders

June 22, 2022 by Seth Thomas
Over the past few months the inflation rate has soared to historic highs. Inflation has climbed to its highest level read more

Congress Must Act to Protect Affordable Health Care in Maryland

June 8, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
As many as 130,000 Marylanders will soon face unaffordable health insurance costs – or lose their coverage entirely – if read more

What’s In the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Baltimore City?

June 7, 2022 by Musaab Ibrahim
As the Baltimore City Council considers the mayor’s proposed budgets for city programs and services for the next budget year, read more

This Mother’s Day, Let’s Commit to Equitable Maternal Health Care

May 6, 2022 by Nonso Umunna
For many, this weekend is a time to honor our mothers and the role they played with love and dedication read more

Baltimore City Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Toolkit

April 27, 2022 by Musaab Ibrahim
Baltimore City FY23 Budget As the 2022 budget process gets underway, city residents have an opportunity tonight to weigh in read more

Legislative Session Brought a Wide Range of Policies that Will Improve Well-Being for Children and Families

April 21, 2022 by Nonso Umunna
The 2022 Maryland legislative session saw the passage of several bills that will increase economic security and improve the wellbeing read more

The Time to Care Act Is a Huge Win for Maryland Workers and Families

April 19, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
The General Assembly overrode Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Time to Care Act days before the close of this year’s read more

Retiree Tax Cut Deal Is a Missed Opportunity to Help Low-Income Seniors

March 31, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
Lawmakers reached an agreement with Gov. Hogan last week to create a new tax credit for individuals over age 65. read more

Federal COVID-19 Funds: Baltimore City and Baltimore City Public Schools

March 21, 2022 by Musaab Ibrahim
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Costly Gas Tax Holiday Offers Little Benefit to Marylanders Living Paycheck to Paycheck

March 14, 2022 by Kali Schumitz
  The planned one-month suspension of the state gas tax that Governor Hogan, Comptroller Franchot, and legislative leaders announced last read more
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