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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

Maryland’s Need for Eviction Prevention Funds

December 19, 2023 by Kali Schumitz
Preventing evictions is a critical part of creating a Maryland where all families can have safe, stable, affordable housing. Eviction read more

Budgeting for Opportunity Case Study

December 19, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
A Racial Equity Analysis of Medicaid-Funded Home- and Community-Based Services By Christopher Meyer State policymakers make hundreds of choices each read more

Fair Tax Reform Is Key to Meeting Marylanders’ Needs

December 15, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
New budget forecasts show our state facing growing fiscal challenges, even as we continue to underinvest in essential services that read more

Choosing Meaningful Investments in Temporary Cash Assistance can Change the Trajectory for Maryland Families Living in Poverty

October 26, 2023 by Jasmin Aramburu
When families go through a challenging period, income support programs are vital to helping them keep food on the table read more

More Basic Assistance is Needed to Propel Economic Mobility and Security Among Maryland Families Receiving TANF

October 26, 2023 by Jasmin Aramburu
By Jasmin Aramburu This report was supported by a grant from The Abell Foundation When families go through a challenging read more

Tips on Top in Prince George’s County: Guaranteeing Full Wage Protection Would Ultimately Put $79 Million in Workers’ Pockets

October 12, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
Most Marylanders agree that working hard should leave you and your family with enough to afford the basics. Policymakers in read more

Maryland’s Fiscal Challenges Are Real – But with Fair Tax Reform We Can Face Them

September 14, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
Recent media coverage and statements by policymakers have put a spotlight on Maryland’s fiscal health. We face real challenges in read more

Tips on Top in Montgomery County: Guaranteeing Full Wage Protection Would Ultimately Put $150 Million in Workers’ Pockets

August 16, 2023 by Christopher Meyer
Most Marylanders agree that working hard should leave you and your family with enough to afford the basics. Policymakers in read more
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