The COVID-19 Pandemic and Maryland’s Economy

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

The Fair Wage Act Would Benefit 175,000 Workers in Maryland

February 27, 2023 by Jasmin Aramburu
By Jasmin Aramburu and Christopher Meyer Most Marylanders agree that working hard should leave you and your family with enough read more

Drops in Reading and Math Scores Emphasize the Need to Continue Maryland’s Commitment to a Good Education for Every Child

November 28, 2022 by Nonso Umunna
As the first standardized test scores reported since the start of the COVID pandemic show more Maryland students struggling with read more

KIDS COUNT: Maryland’s Children Are Experiencing Higher Rates of Anxiety and Depression

August 8, 2022 by Nonso Umunna
Content note: This post references data points related to suicide. Maryland ranks 19th in child well-being according to the 2022 read more

Maryland Families Need a Strong, Permanent Child Tax Credit

July 15, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
With today’s state filing deadline putting taxes on many Marylanders’ minds, there’s no better time to remind policymakers of the read more

Rising Cost of Essential Goods Disproportionately Affects Low-Income Marylanders

June 22, 2022 by Seth Thomas
Over the past few months the inflation rate has soared to historic highs. Inflation has climbed to its highest level read more

The Time to Care Act Is a Huge Win for Maryland Workers and Families

April 19, 2022 by Christopher Meyer
The General Assembly overrode Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Time to Care Act days before the close of this year’s read more

Federal COVID-19 Funds: Baltimore City and Baltimore City Public Schools

March 21, 2022 by Musaab Ibrahim
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Principles for a State Budget That Advances Opportunity For Everyone

January 18, 2022 by Kali Schumitz
Research Analyst Christopher Meyer contributed to this post As Maryland policymakers begin the annual state budget process, they have a read more

The Build Back Better Act Will Do Much to Improve Marylanders’ Lives; It’s Time for the Senate to Finish the Job

November 22, 2021 by Christopher Meyer
Friday’s passage of President Biden’s signature Build Back Better Act in the U.S. Representatives was a major step towards increased read more
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