Health Policy Insights is a webinar series bringing together advocates, policymakers, researchers, and other leaders to explore important timely issues and debates, such as the links between housing and health, the disparities exacerbated by the pandemic, and its impact on
From proposals in the Democratic presidential primary to the economic stimulus checks that were part of the federal government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been significant conversation in recent months about the benefits of direct cash payments to
The COVID-19 pandemic is magnifying the existing barriers to opportunity that too many Marylanders face – especially Black, Brown, and low-income people. Whether we look at who is facing the greatest health risks in order to maintain essential services, the
After years of work by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education, legislators, and advocates, the Maryland General Assembly passed a major overhaul of our education system, the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, in March. Panelists on our April 29
Recording of an April, 6, 2020 webinar discussing the potential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Maryland families and communities, our economy, and our state budget. Panelists discuss what the federal and state policy response has been so far, and
Presentation by MDCEP Executive Director Benjamin Orr to the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia Sunday Forum on April 16, 2017.
Presentation to the University of Maryland School of Social Work, March 27, 2017. Download
Budget Deal, But Work Remains Congress passed budget, easing sequestration by about 1/3 over next two years Deal extends some sequestration cuts, mainly Medicare provider payments, for 2 years to 2023 Non-defense discretionary spending is still forecast to drop to
