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Women’s Economic Security Agenda Would Create Greater Economic Security For Working Families

February 12, 2016 by Kristina Li
  Many working families in Maryland aren’t paid enough to make ends meet, can’t take time off work when a read more

Tax Day 2015! Let’s Celebrate Our Investments

April 15, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
On April 15th our taxes are due and it’s a good time to pause and consider what we’ve invested in. read more

High Rent Burden in Maryland Puts Families at Risk for Economic Ruin

April 6, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Just about half of Marylanders who rent are paying so much for a place to live that they’re in danger read more

Maryland’s Poor Taxed More Than Wealthy, Communities of Color Feel the Biggest Pinch

March 25, 2015 by Mark Scott
March 25, 2015 For immediate release: State residents struggling the most to make ends meet—Maryland’s poor and minorities—pay a greater read more

Strengthening Workers’ Rights to Discuss Pay Strengthens Families Budgets and Maryland’s Economy

March 19, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
The General Assembly has the opportunity to correct gender-based wage discrimination this session. The Equal Pay for Equal Work Act read more

State of Working Maryland: A tale of two Marylands

March 13, 2015 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Despite its overall wealth, Maryland continues to be plagued by wide inequities in income and opportunity. How successful you are read more

Governor Hogan’s Education Tax Credit Could Shift Millions of Taxpayer Dollars From Public To Private Schools

March 12, 2015 by Mark Scott
Hogan’s proposed Education Tax Credit  would reduce Maryland state tax revenue by $15 million a year, shiftingg it to individuals 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

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

Earned sick leave good for employees, employers, and everyone in-between

October 22, 2014 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Earned sick leave benefits the employee, employer, and Maryland’s economy. However, Maryland lawmakers missed an opportunity last legislative session to read more
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