Press Releases

Cleaning Up Maryland’s Tax Code Would Support World-Class Schools

January 18, 2019
Maryland’s Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education has outlined a path to create a world-class school system in Maryland. read more

MDCEP Recognizes Staff Union

November 6, 2018
The Maryland Center on Economic Policy (MDCEP), a nonpartisan research and policy organization focused on policies that allow all Marylanders read more

New Report Details Challenges, Opportunities Facing Md. Eastern Shore

September 27, 2018
A new report by the Maryland Center on Economic Policy (MDCEP) provides a detailed look at factors affecting the economy read more

New Report: Targeted State Investments Can Break Down Barriers to Opportunity

July 24, 2018
Maryland’s budget provides the clearest reflection of our priorities as a state. Choices about where we invest our shared resources read more

Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Lively Discussion on Racial Equity and Pathways to Closing the Racial Wealth Gap

June 15, 2018
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2018 CONTACT: Sue Walitsky/Tim Zink (Cardin) 202-224-4524 Annaliese Davis (Hoyer) 202-225-4131 WASHINGTON – The Maryland read more

Press Conference: Expand Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit

February 28, 2018
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New report: $15 minimum wage would benefit 573,000 workers, strengthen Maryland economy

February 27, 2018
As Maryland lawmakers begin considering proposals to increase the state’s minimum wage, the Maryland Center on Economic Policy (MDCEP) is read more

Maryland’s Federal Tax Response Must Protect Low-Income Marylanders

January 25, 2018
New details of how federal tax changes will affect Marylanders show that people with very low incomes – under $25,000 read more

Congressional Republican Tax Plan Will Harm Maryland Families

December 20, 2017
After the House of Representatives and Senate voted to pass the Republican tax bill, Executive Director Benjamin Orr of the read more

GOP Senate Tax Plan Raises Taxes on Working Families, Gives Massive Tax Cuts to Corporations and Wealthy

December 2, 2017
Following Senate passage of the Republican tax bill, Executive Director Benjamin Orr of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy released read more
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