D.C., Maryland Lead in Women’s Economic Equality

Women in the District of Columbia are better off economically than women in any state, according to the second report in a seven-part series from the Institute for Women’s Policy Research that was released Wednesday.

Lawmakers Consider Measure That Would Mandate Paid Sick Leave

The Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act would make the state the second in the nation to require private sector businesses to provide paid sick days to workers.