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Tax Day: Our Shared Investments in Maryland

April 14, 2017 by Christopher Meyer
What kind of state do you want Maryland to be? For most of us, the answer is straightforward. We want read more

Maryland’s Bail System Causes Undue Economic Harm, Wastes State Resources

March 7, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting House Bill 1390 Given before the House Judiciary Committee Mounting evidence overwhelmingly indicates that Maryland’s bail system read more

Maryland’s Bail System Causes Undue Economic Harm, Wastes State Resources

March 1, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 880 Given before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Mounting evidence overwhelmingly indicates that Maryland’s bail read more

2016 Session Leaves Missed Opportunities to Help Working Marylanders

April 13, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
When this year’s legislative session began, there was the potential for the General Assembly to take meaningful steps to help read more

State Budget Should Plan for People Returning to Medicaid

March 16, 2016 by Kristina Li
Decision makers in Annapolis appear willing to gamble on passing a budget that likely won’t meet the state’s needs. It 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

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

Bridging the Great Divide

December 19, 2014 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Yesterday, a key legislative committee recommended that the incoming governor dramatically reduce state investments, limit state borrowing, and increase transparency read more

The importance of childcare for working women

October 7, 2014 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Working women and childcare Funding for childcare is dwindling. The primary federal funding source, the Childcare and Development Fund, is read more

The Cost of Not Treating Young Offenders in Their Communities

September 29, 2014 by Kathleen Algire-Fedarcyk
Today’s blog is by guest blogger Ann Blyberg Incarcerating juveniles takes a big toll on them — and the communities read more
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