Harmful Policies; Unfinished Business
Sean Miskell for Maryland’s Money Matters writes that while the General Assembly should be commended for taking several steps to improve the lives of working Marylanders and their families, it also enacted some potentially harmful policies and left a pile of unfinished business that should be on the agenda for the 2015 session.
After the 2014 Legislative Session: More Work to Do
While the General Assembly should be commended for taking several steps to improve the lives of working Marylanders and their read more
Four Victories for Working Marylanders: The 2014 Legislative Session in Review
With the 2014 legislative session in the books, it is time to assess the General Assembly’s achievements as well as read more
Tax Day: What Do We Pay For, and Who Pays?
Tax Day is a good day to remind ourselves that taxes allow our state to make investments that benefit our read more
A Quick Look at the Final Budget Agreement for Fiscal Year 2015
Costly Compromises: MD’s New Minimum Wage Law Creates ‘Training Wage’ Loophole, Leaves Tipped Workers Behind
Some of the very people who could use a raise the most – workers who rely on tips and young read more
If State Lawmakers Favor Gradually Phasing in the Minimum Wage, They Should Love Indexing it to Inflation
The legislature’s decision to extend until 2018 the phase-in period for raising the minimum wage to $10.10 will needlessly delay read more
As MD’s Health Insurance Exchange Moves on to Next Phase, Enrollment Continues
Many Maryland residents can continue to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act even though the first read more
Lawmakers Should Restore Vital Funds for Affordable Housing, Aging Schools, and Community Health Facilities
Maryland lawmakers negotiating a final state budget for building projects should restore more than $5 million they have proposed to read more
Governor Releases $172 Million Supplemental Budget as Legislative Action Heats Up; Additional $32 Million for Cold Weather Effects
After a freezing winter, warmer weather has finally arrived and budget action heats up this week in Annapolis. On Tuesday, read more
