Maryland Immigrants Pay Millions into State Revenue System and Contributions Increase Post Immigration Reform
Undocumented workers already pay many local and state taxes, particularly the sale tax and property tax. Two recent executive actions read more
Tax Day 2015! Let’s Celebrate Our Investments
On April 15th our taxes are due and it’s a good time to pause and consider what we’ve invested in. read more
Despite Significant Progress In Maryland, Women Are Still Underpaid
Women in Maryland earn less than men, and eliminating the gender wage gap would be an enormous boost to Maryland’s read more
Maryland’s Shadow Budget Gave $1 Billion in Subsidies to Business Over Past 15 Years
Over the past 15 years, the state of Maryland has handed out close to $1 billion in subsidies for businesses. read more
State Budget Now Overdue; Next Deadline April 13th
Maryland legislators now have a little more time to finish funding education and other important services, but the gap between read more
High Rent Burden in Maryland Puts Families at Risk for Economic Ruin
Just about half of Marylanders who rent are paying so much for a place to live that they’re in danger read more
Making the Most from Fracking: The Benefits of a State Severance Tax
With natural gas drilling potentially starting in Maryland as early as 2017, Maryland should follow the example of other states read more
Supplemental Budget Falls Short
The supplemental budget Governor Hogan released yesterday falls short of what Marylanders deserve in the quest for a strong economy read more
Beyond Race, Building A Movement For Economic Fairness – The Baltimore Sun
A new study from the nonprofit Maryland Center on Economic Policy shows that the state’s poor and middle class pay read more
Governor Hogan Supports Second Chance Act, Making it Easier for Ex-Offenders to Find Work
Governor Hogan’s announcement that he will sign legislation removing a stifling barrier to employment for thousands of Marylanders is a read more
