Maryland Among States With a High Undercount of Children Ages 0-4 in Last Census

April 30, 2024 by Nonso Umunna
Not accurately counting the number of people living in a certain jurisdiction during the decennial census can have far-reaching implications, read more

Looking Ahead: Building Up Maryland’s Safety Net After Modest Changes This Year

April 26, 2024 by Jasmin Aramburu
The 2024 legislative session saw Maryland lawmakers struggle to balance the need for improved social safety nets and economic well-being read more

Budget Deal Leaves Education Funding, State Services Deeply Uncertain

April 10, 2024 by Christopher Meyer
The budget deal lawmakers reached last week made some progress on funding transportation needs, but left considerable uncertainty about the read more

We Can’t Allow Families Experiencing Benefit Theft to Be Let Down Twice

March 26, 2024 by Jasmin Aramburu
As a growing number of low-income households across the country who rely on food and cash assistance to purchase food read more

In Maryland, Children of Color Face Disparate Outcomes, Jeopardizing Their Well-Being and America’s Future

January 10, 2024 by Kali Schumitz
2024 Race for Results Report Identifies Gaps in Child Well-Being That Persist Across Race and Ethnicity, Caused by Policy Choices read more

Maryland’s Tax System Exacerbates Inequality, In-Depth National Study Finds

January 9, 2024 by Kali Schumitz
Lawmakers Can Improve Tax Code by Asking Wealthy to Pay Their Fair Share, and Expanding Working Family Tax Credits Baltimore, read more