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Maryland Should Build on $15 Minimum Wage Victory to Reach More Workers

March 29, 2019 by Christopher Meyer
The subminimum wage for workers who rely on tips will remain the same, at $3.63 an hour, without further action read more

Immigration Policy Changes Continue to Hurt Maryland Families and Businesses

May 21, 2018 by Ellen Hutton
Maryland families and communities are feeling the impact of the Trump administration’s recent immigration policy changes. The administration’s ongoing efforts read more

Some New State Laws and Investments Offer a Step Forward for Baltimore

April 19, 2018 by Ellen Hutton
Today marks the third anniversary of Freddie Gray’s death in police custody. Immediately following his death and the resulting anger read more

For Many Marylanders, Prosperity is Still Out of Reach

August 28, 2017 by Ellen Hutton
Marylanders overall tend to fare better financially than the average American, according to the latest Prosperity Now Scorecard. However, even read more

Maryland Made Progress in the 2017 General Assembly Session

April 12, 2017 by Kali Schumitz
Maryland’s 2017 General Assembly Session came to a close Monday night. While there were also plenty of good ideas left read more

Pay Stub Transparency Ensures Everyone is Paid What They Are Owed

March 7, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement in support of House Bill 1143 Given before the House Economic Matters Committee The Maryland Pay Stub Transparency read more

Low-Wage Workers Should be Eligible for Overtime

February 21, 2017 by MDCEP
Position statement supporting House Bill 665 Given before the Economic Matters Committee Tens of thousands of Marylanders working for low read more

Low-Wage Workers Should be Eligible for Overtime

February 21, 2017 by MDCEP
Position statement supporting Senate Bill 607 Given before the Senate Finance Committee Tens of thousands of Marylanders working for low 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

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

February 16, 2017 by MDCEP
Position Statement Supporting Senate Bill 278 Given before the Senate Finance Committee The Maryland Market Money program matches purchases made read more
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