Recommended Cuts Threaten Maryland’s Prosperity; Alternatives Needed
As a flurry of recommended cuts by state fiscal analysts come down like quickly falling snow it’s becoming ever more read more
Statement in Support of SB 554 – Law Enforcement Trust Act
Carrying out federal immigration detention requests costs money that can be better used elsewhere
Given before the Judicial Proceedings Committee read more
Proposal Would Improve Use of Local Law Enforcement Resources
The federal government’s increasing reliance on state and local enforcement of immigration policies is costing Maryland money that could be read more
Major US Corporations Not Paying their Fair Share in Federal Taxes
Maryland residents filling out their tax forms and paying their monthly utility bills might be surprised to find out that read more
Putting the Issue to Rest – Why Automatic Minimum Wage Increases Make Sense
Raising Maryland’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour is vital to the state’s economic prospects, but – as legislation proposed read more
Statement in Support of SB 753 – Earned Sick Leave
Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy read more
Statement in Support of HB 443 – Cigarette Tax
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
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
Republican candidate’s plan eventually would eliminate income tax entirely
Benjamin Orr, executive director of the Maryland Center on Economic Policy, read more
Statement in Support of HB 968 – Earned Sick Leave
Earned sick and safe leave is good for Maryland’s workers and their employers, as well as the health and economy read more
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