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Statement in Support of HB 954 – Streamlined Medicaid Enrollment

March 11, 2014 by Sean Miskell
Given before the House Health and Government Operations Committee   Streamlining Medicaid enrollment will help more Marylanders receive health coverage The read more

Latest Projections are Strong Argument Against Tax Cuts

March 6, 2014 by Benjamin Orr

Statement Opposing HB 739 – Estate Tax Expansion

March 5, 2014 by Sean Miskell
Raising the estate tax exemption increases inequality, harms Maryland’s economy Given before the House Ways and Means Committee read more

Statement Opposing SB 602 – Estate Tax Expansion

March 5, 2014 by Sean Miskell
Raising the estate tax exemption increases inequality, harms Maryland’s economy Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee read more

Millionaire Estate Tax Supports Maryland Economy; Family Farms Protected

March 5, 2014 by Benjamin Orr
The estate tax is a small but important part of Maryland’s revenue system. It raised $182 million in Fiscal Year read more

Revenue shortfall looms for Maryland

March 4, 2014 by MDCEP
On the other hand, Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, argued that the shortfall should read more

Statement in Support of HB 443 – Cigarette Tax

February 20, 2014 by Sean Miskell
Increasing taxes on tobacco reduces its use, raises revenue, and improves public health Statement given before the House Ways and read more

Statement in Support of SB 354 – Renter’s Tax Credit

February 19, 2014 by Sean Miskell
Expanding the Renter’s Tax Credit is an important first step toward providing relief to residents as housing costs continue to read more

GOP’s Craig would slash income tax rates

February 18, 2014 by MDCEP
Republican candidate’s plan eventually would eliminate income tax entirely Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, read more

Halfway Through Budget Hearings: Recommended Cuts Total $101 Million So Far

February 17, 2014 by MDCEP
With the General Assembly’s budget committees about halfway through their hearings, the biggest challenge facing lawmakers is how to continue investing read more
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