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Attracting business is about much more than tax rates – Washington Post

February 26, 2016 by MDCEP
The Feb. 21 Local Opinions essay “Keep Maryland open for business” promoted the false idea that tax rates alone drive read more

Help Proposed for Families Struggling to Afford Enough to Eat

February 26, 2016 by Kristina Li
Photo by: FeydHuxtable Creative Commons License Passage of measures being considered by the legislature would help the one in eight read more

Investing in Infrastructure is Key for Maryland’s Economy

February 24, 2016 by Mark Scott
Maryland is now in a good position to reverse years of decline and invest in state-of-the-art school facilities; up-to-date water read more

Additional Manufacturing Tax Breaks Offer Scant Bang for the Buck

February 23, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
Position Statement in opposition to House Bill 531 Given before the House Ways and Means Committee Allowing a certain category read more

Tax Cuts Should Focus on Need, not Age

February 19, 2016 by Mark Scott
This legislative session, some lawmakers are attempting to cut taxes across the board on retirement income, a strategy that would read more

A Federal Balanced Budget Amendment Would Harm the Economy

February 18, 2016 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting Senate Joint Resolution 5 Given before the Senate Health, Education, and Environmental Affairs Committee Maryland should rescind read more

Expanding Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit Will Benefit Families and the Economy

February 17, 2016 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 294 Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee The Earned Income Tax Credit is read more

Expanding the Renter’s Tax Credit Would Provide Residents Relief From Rising Housing Costs

February 17, 2016 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 340 Given before the House Ways and Means Committee For nearly half of Maryland families, read more

Expanding Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit Will Benefit Families and the Economy

February 17, 2016 by MDCEP
The Earned Income Tax Credit is a common-sense tax break that helps working people who struggle to get by on read more

Providing 10 Days of Notification Prior to Making Budget Cuts Promotes Transparency and Inclusion

February 16, 2016 by MDCEP
Position Statement in support of House Bill 368 Given before the House Appropriations Committee Requiring the Board of Public Works read more
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