Maryland’s state budget should be a reflection of what we truly value as a state, and so should the revenue system that we use to fund the public services families and communities rely on. MDCEP’s research and analysis related to the state revenue system focuses on two main questions:
- Is the state raising enough revenue to fund what communities need to thrive?
- Who is paying for the services we have today, and who isn’t?
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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
Retiree Tax Cut Deal Is a Missed Opportunity to Help Low-Income Seniors
Lawmakers reached an agreement with Gov. Hogan last week to create a new tax credit for individuals over age 65. The deal avoids major flaws in the governor’s original tax cut bill and in that sense is a significant improvement.
One Step Closer, but Not There Yet: Maryland’s 2019 School Funding Legislation
The General Assembly took an important step forward for Maryland children this year, passing legislation to begin implementing the recommendations of the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (also known as the Kirwan Commission) over the next three years.
Maryland Families Stand to Lose from Part 2 of Congressional Republicans’ Fiscal Agenda
Last week, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell called for harmful cuts to federal investments that help millions of families access essential health care and a decent retirement, and provide support for people with disabilities. Coming less than a year after a massive package of tax breaks for large corporations and wealthy individuals, these cuts demonstrate congressional leaders’ upside-down priorities—and would make Marylanders worse off if enacted. Congress should protect and strengthen the bedrock income security and health care protections we all rely on, not take from them to pay for tax cuts benefitting a wealthy few.
2018 Legislation Largely Improved Maryland’s Tax Code
Maryland lawmakers made significant—and mostly positive—changes to our state tax code in the recently concluded legislative session.