Trump Budget Proposal Would Slash Investments in Anti-Poverty Programs, Shift Costs to Maryland
The budget proposal President Trump released this week threatens the economic and social well-being of low- and moderate-income Marylanders. The read more
Expanding Home Care Options in Maryland
Paying Independent Home Care Aides Appropriately Would Bring Real Benefits at an Affordable Price
Introduction and Summary
Home care aides read more
President’s Budget Proposal Would Harm Maryland Families, Push Massive Costs to State
The following is a statement from Maryland Center on Economic Policy Executive Director Benjamin Orr.
President Trump’s budget slashes nutrition, read more
Healthy Working Families Act Allows 700,000 Marylanders to Earn Sick Days
Each time they get sick or need to care for a sick child, about 750,000 working Marylanders are still forced read more
Putting the gold in gold standard schools
Originally published in The Baltimore Sun.
Investing in public schools is one of the smartest steps we can take to read more
Federal Estate Tax Repeal Could Cost Maryland Resources, Harm Services
President Trump’s proposed tax reform package includes a harmful provision to repeal the federal estate tax on large inheritances. The read more
‘Dreamers’ Make Important Contributions to Maryland
For years, Maryland has recognized the benefits of welcoming immigrants into its colleges and universities, including giving all Maryland residents read more
Trump’s defense plan would have mixed impact on Maryland – Capital News Service
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget could be a boost to Maryland’s sprawling defense industry but negatively read more
After Multiple Rounds of Revisions, Business Tax Breaks Still Fall Short
A package of manufacturing tax breaks favored by Gov. Hogan was one of the highest-profile bills passed by the General read more
