Blueprint for Broadly Shared Prosperity in Maryland
Maryland has a lot to be proud of. Our past investments in our education system, health care, transportation network, safe communities, and public recreation have made our state a great place to live and do business and have created the backbone of a successful economy. Maryland has the highest median income of any state in the country and is home to many thriving businesses.
At the same time, we know that many Marylanders are not sharing in our state’s successes. About 1 in 10 of our neighbors survive on incomes below the federal poverty line; about $24,600 for a family of four. Even more – about 35 percent – struggle to afford basic necessities, even if they are working. While our unemployment rate has continued to go down since the Great Recession, incomes for the lowest-wage workers have only slightly improved.
It doesn’t have to be this way. Sound state policies, motivated by a commitment to inclusion and justice, would make a critical difference. Investments in the economic success of all Maryland families would strengthen our entire economy.
Maryland ought to be the national leader in such policies. With a renewed commitment to building an inclusive economy that works for everyone and investing in our shared priorities, it can be.
- Addressing the Changing Nature of Work
- Creating a Fairer Tax Code and More Responsible Budget Practices
- Setting up Future Generations for Success
- Making Investments That Support a Strong, Resilient, and Inclusive Economy
- Preparing for the State’s Changing Relationship With the Federal Government
