Today marks the third anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death in police custody. Immediately following his death and the resulting anger and unrest in Baltimore, state lawmakers recommitted to investing in underserved neighborhoods across the city. Unfortunately, the more time that
Freddie Gray died two years ago yesterday while in police custody. As anger, unrest, and litigation made Baltimore a fixture in national headlines in the aftermath, one positive development seemed likely to come from this tragic event: a renewed commitment
Many hardworking Maryland families struggle to pay bills and put food on the table because they are not paid enough to cover the basics of life. Many of these families are forced to rely on public assistance to cover the
Many hardworking Maryland families struggle to pay bills and put food on the table because they are not paid enough to cover the basics of life. Many of these families are forced to rely on public assistance to cover the
Today marks one year since Freddie Gray’s death and, like many Baltimoreans, it is prompting me to reflect on the past year and where our city and our state are headed. In some ways, we have made a lot of
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
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
Maryland state leaders seem ready to begin addressing the systemic problems in Baltimore communities that played a key role in igniting the unrest in the city following the death of Freddie Gray last April. A series of proposals for the
An agreement by Maryland hospitals to create 375 jobs for Baltimore residents is a good example of how government and private businesses can work together to promote economic opportunity. The Health Employment Program was conceived by the Johns Hopkins Health
Hard-working families in Baltimore and across Maryland struggle to pay their bills because they aren’t paid enough to cover their basic needs. Many are forced to rely on public assistance to put food on the table or to pay their
