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July 4 will mark the first anniversary of H.R. 1, President Trump’s signature megabill (the inaptly named “One Big Beautiful Bill”). Marylanders are already feeling
Maryland Legislature on Track to Pass a Budget That Gives Significant New Tax Breaks to Corporations Amid Cuts to Services
The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates have approved their respective versions of the budget, making modest changes to Governor Moore’s proposed spending plan. While
Maryland Should Ditch Unbalanced HR 1 Tax Breaks to Protect Public Services
The Moore Administration made their case to lawmakers on the funding cuts and revenue adjustments included in the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) last
Maryland’s New Fiscal Year: Operating Budget and Tax Roundup
Maryland’s new budget year (FY 2026), which began July 1, brings important changes for Maryland communities. The choices embedded in this year’s budget were driven
Congressional Proposals to Slash Food Assistance Would Harm Thousands of Marylanders, Strain State Budget
There are more than 300,000 households in Maryland that depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table, but its
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Maryland School Funding Update: Steady Course, Storms Ahead
This year’s legislative session, which ended in mid-April, brought few changes to Maryland’s school funding landscape. Most school districts will see increases in state funding
Taking Away Working Families Income Supplement Would Make Montgomery County Less Affordable, More Unequal
This week, a Montgomery County Council committee is beginning to review various tax proposals from the county executive and council members as they consider a
Maryland Legislature on Track to Pass a Budget That Gives Significant New Tax Breaks to Corporations Amid Cuts to Services
The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates have approved their respective versions of the budget, making modest changes to Governor Moore’s proposed spending plan. While
Maryland Should Ditch Unbalanced HR 1 Tax Breaks to Protect Public Services
The Moore Administration made their case to lawmakers on the funding cuts and revenue adjustments included in the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) last
Webinar Recording: Understanding the Governor’s Budget, Feb. 2026
The state budget is a powerful tool that helps shape our communities. In our annual budget webinar, held Feb. 2, 2026, MDCEP analysts shared an
Policymakers Must Put Feeding Families Ahead of Politics
Unless something changes within the next few days, more than 690,000 Marylanders will suddenly be unable to put enough food on the table starting Nov.