2021 session

Legislative Session Moved Maryland Workers Forward, but Fell Short of Potential

June 22, 2021 by Christopher Meyer
The 2021 legislative session opened amid a once-in-a-lifetime public health and economic crisis, and had potential to bring major improvements read more

Thousands of Marylanders Still at Risk for Eviction Because Legislators Failed to Pass Vital Bills

May 10, 2021 by Taneeka Richardson
Despite ongoing, short-term attempts to fend off a huge spike in evictions, hundreds of thousands of Marylanders are still living read more

MDCEP Statement on March Revenue Forecast

March 9, 2021 by Kali Schumitz
Maryland Center on Economic Policy President and CEO Benjamin Orr issued the following statement in response to the March revenue read more

Keeping Marylanders in Their Homes is Essential to Protect Public Health and Support Economic Recovery

February 18, 2021 by Taneeka Richardson
In recent months, it has become clear that preserving housing stability is critical to prevent the spread of the coronavirus read more

Prohibiting Flavored Tobacco Products Would Bring Substantial Public Health Benefits and Is Consistent with a Strong Economy and Fiscal Responsibility

December 4, 2020 by Christopher Meyer
Executive Summary Tobacco consumption and its associated health problems create billions in added health care costs in Maryland and contribute read more