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Economic & Fiscal Policy

The Maryland Public Policy Institute supports policies that make Maryland more competitive with other states, including returning to tax rates of 2006 before the legislature approved increases in sales, corporate and income taxes. Those increases make Maryland the fifth worst business tax climate in the country according to the Tax Foundation. Lower-tax states experience higher population and economic growth than high tax states like California, New Jersey and Maryland. We also believe state government must be able to identify a funding source for programs before enacting them and that the state can maximize revenue by supporting a friendly business climate with clear rules and consistent regulation.

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Republicans drop out Originally published in the Gazette By The Gazette Published on Thursday, March 25, 2010
Why Maryland Doesn't Need Universal Preschool By Dan Lips Published on Monday, March 01, 2010
State teachers union will bust budgets if legislation passes Originally published in the Washington Examiner By Marta Hummel Mossburg Published on Tuesday, January 12, 2010
A tougher line on dropouts Originally published in the Baltimore Sun By Baltimore Sun Editorial Board Published on Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Maryland needs BOAST now Originally published in the Washington Examiner By Marta Hummel Mossburg Published on Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Maryland Considers Tax Credit Bill Originally published in School Reform News By Ben DeGrow Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009
To boost student performance, pass BOAST Originally published in the Washington Examiner By Marta Hummel Mossburg Published on Friday, April 03, 2009
Giving Families More Control In Education A State Income Tax Deduction for K-12 and College Education Savings By Dan Lips Published on Monday, February 02, 2009
Paying for yesterday's burgers today Originally published in the Baltimore Examiner By Baltimore Examiner Editorial Board Published on Thursday, December 11, 2008
The Formula Behind Maryland's K-12 Funding By Benjamin Scafidi, Ph.D. Published on Monday, November 17, 2008
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