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Maryland Among States With a High Undercount of Children Ages 0-4 in Last Census
Not accurately counting the number of people living in a certain jurisdiction during the decennial census can have far-reaching implications, from loss of federal funds to the skewing of data used to determine how many congressional representatives each state gets, as well as representation in
Looking Ahead: Building Up Maryland’s Safety Net After Modest Changes This Year
The 2024 legislative session saw Maryland lawmakers struggle to balance the need for improved social safety nets and economic well-being with the reality of the state’s fiscal challenges. Unlike the past couple of years, which brought new initiatives and temporary but larger amounts of funding
Budget Deal Leaves Education Funding, State Services Deeply Uncertain
The budget deal lawmakers reached last week made some progress on funding transportation needs, but left considerable uncertainty about the state’s ability to fund education, child care, and other essential services in coming years. Ongoing general fund revenues are currently projected to fall $1.7 billion
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