MD: Budget Policy & Priorities
Van Hollen introduces federal 'climate superfund' legislation
New federal legislation would make polluters pay for the costs of climate change mitigation. On Thursday, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., introduced …
Comunidad trabaja para combatir la isla de calor de Baltimore
Dado que la ciudad de Baltimore experimentó un calor récord este verano, los esfuerzos locales para combatir el efecto de isla de calor …
Report: Undocumented immigrants paying nearly $100 billion in taxes annually
A new report found undocumented immigrants are paying substantial taxes in Maryland and nationwide. The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy …
New report measures benefits of MD’s 2024 minimum wage increase
Many Maryland workers are benefiting from the minimum wage increase that went into effect at the beginning of this year. But a new report from Oxfam …
Senate committee hears testimony on Key Bridge response
Last week, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee heard testimony on the state and federal response to the collapse of the Key Bridge…
Assembly considers grants to assist MD family caregivers
Advocates are calling on Maryland lawmakers to fund a grant program to help family caregivers. A 2021 study indicated about 760,000 family …
Program could bring student debt cancellation for some MD borrowers
Marylanders with student debt may have an opportunity to have some or all of it forgiven but time is running out. The average student loan debt of …
Bill would require fossil fuel companies to help pay for climate impacts
Advocates are asking Maryland lawmakers to establish a superfund to help hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the costs of climate change…
Lobby Day brings advocates to Annapolis to focus on Maryland seniors
Advocates will head to Annapolis today as AARP Maryland conducts its annual lobby day. The group's staff and volunteers will meet in person with …
MD Assembly considers reforms to health-insurance coverage
Committees in both chambers of the General Assembly are hearing testimony on a measure to change how health insurance companies in Maryland make treat…
Rally calls on Congress to fund government, raise federal employee wages
Federal employees rallied in Washington D.C. this week calling on Congress to raise their wages and avoid a government shutdown. With more than 120,…
'Better Buildings Act' would mandate electrification in new construction
With Maryland's commitment to be carbon neutral by 2045 on the horizon, the General Assembly is taking up the issue of building codes. During this …