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2015 Session

The 2015 legislative session is upon us. For the first time in eight years, the heavily Democratic General Assembly will be partnered with a Republican governor on policy and budget issues. Furthermore, about a third of legislators are new officeholders. This much change in Annapolis is sure to result in an interesting 90 days. Session starts January 14th.

You can read our testimony for bills we support or oppose here

Statement in Support of SB 334, The Hunger-Free Schools Act

February 25, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 334 Given before the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee A successful economy starts at the read more

State of Working Maryland: Poverty in Maryland

February 19, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Too many Marylanders can’t afford the basics Maryland is arguably the richest state (per capita) in the nation, yet we read more

Statement in Support of SB 652- Expungement of Records

February 19, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 652 Given before the Senate Judiciary Proceedings Committee  Repealing the subsequent conviction rule is critical read more

Statement in Support of SB 526- Maryland’s Second Chance Act 2015

February 19, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Second Chances are Vital to Our Economy Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 526 Given before the Senate Judiciary Proceedings Committee    read more

Maryland’s Safety Net Reduces Poverty, Helps Children Succeed, and Boost our Economy

February 13, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Given before the House Appropriations and Senate Budget and Taxation Committees Nutrition assistance, tax credits, and other economic supports are read more

Statement in Support of HB 66- No Wrong Door Pilot Program

February 13, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 66 Given before the House Appropriations Committee H.B 66 Opens New Doors for Marylanders to read more

Statement in Support of Senate Bill 40- Earned Sick Leave

February 12, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 40 Given before the Senate Finance Committee Earned sick and safe leave is good for read more

Statement in Support of Senate Bill 179- Combined Reporting

February 12, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act Will Create A Fair and Effective Corporate Tax Structure and Generate Needed Revenue for read more

Cuts-only approach outlined by governor will hurt Maryland’s economy

February 5, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Author: Benjamin Orr, Executive Director  In his State of the State speech, Governor Hogan outlined an approach to the state’s read more

Maryland’s Safety Net Reduces Poverty, Helps Children Succeed and Boosts Our Economy

January 27, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Nutrition assistance, tax credits, and other economic supports are working to keep thousands of Marylanders out of poverty and giving read more
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