Adopting Governor’s Full Tax Plan Would Cost Maryland
The $480 million tax cut plan Governor Hogan proposed includes some troubling provisions for average Marylanders. Several of his ideas, perhaps with some minor modifications or very close attention to the details, would help build Maryland’s economy. If the General
First Look: Governor’s Budget Doesn’t Meet All State Needs
While Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed budget provides some of the much-needed public investments that will help Maryland families still struggling in the aftermath of the Great Recession it still doesn’t fully address the state’s needs. It is also important to
Corporate Tax Break Would Be Bad For Business
By Benjamin Orr and Jim Racheff This week, the Maryland Economic Development and Business Climate Commission suggested that Maryland should follow the bad policy decisions that some other states have made and give a tax break to large, profitable corporations.
The 2016 Legislative Session Begins
Decisions made during the 2016 legislative session, which begins today, will affect the prosperity of average Marylanders for years to come. Legislators will have some key opportunities this session to support a higher standard of living for all Marylanders. They
Key Tax Credits Help Working Fathers and Boost Maryland Economy
The approach of Father’s Day is a good time to recognize the importance of two key tax policies that help working dads support their families and build a better future. The federal Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit
Maryland’s Safety Net Reduces Poverty, Helps Children Succeed, and Boost our Economy
Given before the House Appropriations and Senate Budget and Taxation Committees Nutrition assistance, tax credits, and other economic supports are working to keep thousands of Marylanders out of poverty and giving their children hope for a better future. For many
Tax credit lifts 400,000 Maryland workers out of poverty
The Earned Income Tax Credit Increases Work, Decreases Poverty The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which is available at the federal and state level in Maryland, helpskeep working families above the poverty line. It does so by making low-wage employment
Recovery slower for women in Maryland
Slower economic recovery for women in Maryland Women in Maryland face significant economic hardships, including higher rates of poverty than men, according to the most recent Census data. One in 10 women over the age of 18 lives at or
Too many Marylanders still struggling to get by
A new look at income and poverty in Maryland highlights that many families have not yet recovered from the recession and underscores the need for Maryland policymakers to do more to help struggling people afford basics like decent housing, nutritious