economic development

Maryland Shouldn’t Double Down on Ineffective Federal Tax Breaks for ‘Opportunity Zones’

February 27, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
This week Maryland lawmakers are considering a proposal from Gov. Hogan to give additional state tax breaks to companies participating read more

Maryland Needs to Invest in Working Families to Support a Thriving Economy

October 2, 2018 by Kenna Lemu
While our state’s overall economy is stronger, a decade after the Great Recession many working Marylanders’ paychecks have not fully read more

No Cause for Panic in Montgomery County

May 10, 2018 by Christopher Meyer
A recent report on Montgomery County’s economic outlook painted a misleadingly bleak picture and prompted misguided calls for tax cuts read more

Approved State Budget Makes Greater Investments in Maryland’s Priorities

April 6, 2018 by MDCEP
With the most recent state revenue forecasts coming in $400 million higher than originally anticipated, the Maryland General Assembly had read more

Maryland’s Local Governments Shouldn’t Put Themselves on the Clearance Rack for Amazon

October 3, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
Amazon’s increasing dominance of the retail sector has helped squeeze traditional retailers and local businesses, prompting many to offer deep read more

Trump Budget Proposal Threatens Needed Investments in Western Maryland

June 28, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
The President’s budget calls for deep cuts to federal services that support Maryland’s economy and the economy of Western Maryland read more

Combining Food Assistance, Farmers Markets is a Win-Win for Families and Farmers

February 21, 2017 by Kali Schumitz
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 586 Given before the House Appropriations Committee The Maryland Market Money program matches purchases made read more

Job Creation Tax Credits Fail to Deliver

January 2, 2017 by Natalie Neill
A pair of Maryland job creation tax credits is doing little to boost the state’s economy, at the expense of read more

Legislation in 2016 Session Could Provide Opportunity for Baltimore Families

January 5, 2016 by Mark Scott
Maryland state leaders seem ready to begin addressing the systemic problems in Baltimore communities that played a key role in read more

Prince George’s County Efforts to Attract New Businesses Must Create More Opportunity for Residents

December 29, 2015 by Mark Scott
Prince George’s County has seen steady economic growth over the last five years as county leaders have made a concerted read more
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