Work Requirements Don’t Work – SNAP Proposal Would Leave Thousands Struggling to Afford Food
Thousands of Marylanders would have a harder time affording sufficient, healthy food under provisions in the proposed federal Agriculture and read more
2018 Legislation Largely Improved Maryland’s Tax Code
Maryland lawmakers made significant—and mostly positive—changes to our state tax code in the recently concluded legislative session. Although many observers read more
Some New State Laws and Investments Offer a Step Forward for Baltimore
Today marks the third anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death in police custody. Immediately following his death and the resulting anger read more
Revenue Options for Baltimore City’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund
Baltimore City voters approved a ballot question in 2016 to create an affordable housing trust fund. The purpose of the read more
Maryland lawmakers’ tax relief plan leaves many with higher state tax bills – The Baltimore Sun
While state lawmakers have carved out more relief for younger taxpayers, the working poor, military retirees, small businesses and retired read more
The Changing Geography of Poverty Is a Challenge to Everyone – Nonprofit Quarterly
Aaron Wiener, a senior editor at Mother Jones, shared a startling picture of how the geography of American poverty has read more
Approved State Budget Makes Greater Investments in Maryland’s Priorities
With the most recent state revenue forecasts coming in $400 million higher than originally anticipated, the Maryland General Assembly had read more
Poverty is moving to the suburbs. The war on poverty hasn’t followed. – The Washington Post
Wealthier, whiter areas also have experienced rising suburban poverty. Montgomery County, among the wealthiest counties in the country, had the read more
