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Child Support Payments Should Support Families, not Government

March 16, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement in support of Senate Bill 1009 Given before the Senate Finance Committee When a Maryland parent makes a read more

Maryland Lawmakers Can Improve Economic Security for Women

March 8, 2017 by Kali Schumitz
While women in Maryland are better off financially than their counterparts in other states, on average, they still only earn read more

Child Support Payments Should Support Families, not Government

March 2, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement in support of House Bill 1469 Given before the House Appropriations Committee When a Maryland parent makes a read more

Ensuring Equal Wages Will Support Maryland Families, Boost Local Economy

February 16, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement in support of Senate Bill 404 Given before the Senate Finance Committee Ensuring that employers don’t pay lower read more

A $15 Minimum Wage Would be Good for Maryland Workers and Boost the Economy

May 23, 2016 by MDCEP
Many hardworking Maryland families struggle to pay bills and put food on the table because they are not paid enough read more

We could make every day Mother’s Day by addressing the high cost of child care

May 9, 2016 by Kristina Li
On Mother’s Day we recognized and honored the women in our lives who have always supported us. With another celebration 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

Investing in child care could save Maryland families thousands of dollars each year

April 8, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
As parents throughout the state already know, enrolling an infant in daycare in Maryland can now costs more than the read more

Fairer Scheduling Would Make it Easier for Part-Time Workers to Keep Their Jobs

March 9, 2016 by Kali Schumitz
Given before the House Economic Matters Committee The Maryland Center on Economic Policy Supports House Bill 1175 Many Maryland families read more

Ensuring Equal Wages Will Help Women Support Their Families, Local Economy

March 1, 2016 by MDCEP
Position Statement in support of House Bill 1003 Given before the Economic Matters Committee Prohibiting employers from paying lower wages read more
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