MDIPPBeyond County Lines: Centralizing Income Tax RevenuesIn an earlier blog post, we proposed shifting away from local property taxes to a statewide property tax and revenue sharing system. This…Aug 6Aug 6
MDIPPOne State, One Rate: Reimagining Maryland’s Property Tax SystemA group of Baltimore City residents has been petitioning to reduce the city’s property tax rate from 2.248 percent to 1.2 percent. They…Aug 5Aug 5
MDIPPA Proposal to Close Tax Loopholes and Reduce Child PovertyOn June 23, 2021, Governor Jared Polis signed Colorado House Bill 21–1311 into law, which limits federal itemized deductions for Colorado’s…Aug 2Aug 2
MDIPPWaterways for the People: How Baltimore Can Revitalize Its Water Transportation SystemBaltimore’s Inner Harbor is a vital part of the city, serving as a hub for tourism, commerce, and residential life. Navigating around the…Jun 30Jun 30
MDIPPThe Problem with Driver’s EdGetting a driver’s license in Maryland is expensive. The license itself can run up to $72, the second highest in the country. The process…Feb 23Feb 23
MDIPPMaryland Passed Important Protections for Vulnerable Renters — It’s Time to Enforce ThemIn March of 2020 and after decades of advocacy, the Maryland General Assembly passed the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act…Feb 23Feb 23
MDIPPMaryland Needs a Full-Time, Professional LegislatureMembers of the Maryland General Assembly have, undeniably, some of the most consequential jobs in our state. Yet those tasked with…Feb 23Feb 23
MDIPPAddressing the Vacancy Crisis in BaltimoreAccording to Baltimore City’s publicly available property data, there are 13,555 vacant properties in the city. These unoccupied spaces not…Jan 8Jan 8
MDIPPRethinking the Homestead Credit in Baltimore CityThe Maryland Homestead Credit is a state law that limits the annual increase in property taxes for homeowners. If an eligible homeowner’s…Jan 21Jan 21