Drops in Reading and Math Scores Emphasize the Need to Continue Maryland’s Commitment to a Good Education for Every Child
As the first standardized test scores reported since the start of the COVID pandemic show more Maryland students struggling with read more
For Stronger Communities, Baltimore City Needs Effective Affordable Housing Requirements for Developers
In order to provide greater opportunity for all city residents and address the lack of affordable housing, Baltimore City needs read more
Maryland Must Commit to Providing Safety and Stability for All Children in Foster Care
When children are facing a crisis, it is critical that Maryland’s foster care programs provide them with stable, safe and read more
Family Income Support Policies Are Especially Important in Maryland
Recent Census Bureau data demonstrate that it is possible to reduce poverty and prevent hardship through government action—support that is read more
Report: Less Than 1% of Marylanders Hold Over $901 Billion in Wealth
Tackling wealth inequality through the tax code can boost economic opportunity
A tiny fraction of Maryland families hold a staggering read more
Baltimore City Leaders Should Examine Costs of Tax Breaks for Developers to Guide Future Decisions
Last month, a Baltimore City Council committee voted down a bill to study and create a report on the impact read more
Healthy Revenue Forecast Is an Opportunity to Strengthen Maryland Communities
The Board of Revenue Estimates’ September update showed continuing fiscal strength alongside economic uncertainty. Our healthy revenue outlook and substantial read more
MDCEP Statement: Healthy Revenue Forecast Is an Opportunity to Strengthen Maryland Communities
Maryland Center on Economic Policy President and CEO Benjamin Orr issued the following statement in response to the September revenue read more
New Report Shows Romney Child Tax Credit Proposal Falls Short for Low- and Moderate-Income Marylanders
Nationally, Plan Would Leave 1 in 4 Children Worse Off Compared to Current Law and Help Half as Many Low-Income read more
Romney Child Tax Credit Plan Would Leave Many Maryland Families Worse Off
The federal child tax credit (CTC) improves quality of life for millions of children across the United States, and expansions read more
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