Publications

Blueprint for Broadly Shared Prosperity in Maryland

March 27, 2018 by MDCEP
Maryland has a lot to be proud of. Our past investments in our education system, health care, transportation network, safe read more

What a $15 Minimum Wage Would Mean for Maryland

February 27, 2018 by Christopher Meyer
Good Jobs, Secure Families, and a Healthy Economy Maryland’s economy looks great on paper. We have a highly educated workforce, read more

Maryland’s Investment in TANF Falls Short of Meeting Core Program Goals

February 22, 2018 by Shamekka Kuykendall
When the federal government created the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program as part of “welfare reform” in the read more

A Strong Earned Sick Days Law Will Bring Major Benefits for Maryland Families and our Economy

November 30, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
Each time they get sick or need to care for a sick child, 750,000 working Marylanders are still forced to read more

Investing in Great Schools for All Students

September 14, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
With Effective Supports, Children Can Overcome Barriers to Academic Success Public education is part of the foundation of a thriving read more

Federal Actions Could Still Threaten Maryland’s Gains Under Affordable Care Act

August 1, 2017 by Benjamin Orr
Testimony of Maryland Center on Economic Policy Executive Director Benjamin Orr to the Maryland Health Insurance Coverage Protection Commission, Aug. read more

Trump Budget Proposal Threatens Needed Investments in Western Maryland

June 28, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
The President’s budget calls for deep cuts to federal services that support Maryland’s economy and the economy of Western Maryland read more

Federal Aid Supports Essential State and Local Investments in Maryland

June 12, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
As weak revenues continue to make it challenging for Maryland’s state and local governments to provide the services we all read more

Expanding Home Care Options in Maryland

May 24, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
Paying Independent Home Care Aides Appropriately Would Bring Real Benefits at an Affordable Price Introduction and Summary Home care aides read more

Healthy Working Families Act Allows 700,000 Marylanders to Earn Sick Days

May 17, 2017 by MDCEP
Each time they get sick or need to care for a sick child, about 750,000 working Marylanders are still forced read more
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