Maryland rental costs trend above national average, begin to level out in 2023

Maryland, Baltimore and Annapolis consistently cost above the national rental rate but appear to be slowing down early in the year.

Big Ten universities’ costs outpace inflation as tuition, fees rise

Big Ten tuition data from 2003-2021 shows that tuition is outpacing inflation, but differences between universities vary considerably.

Democrats try to buck history in midterm elections as GOP decries inflation

Historically, the president’s party usually loses seats in Congress (and sometimes the majority) as voters blame the party in power for any variety of real or perceived shortcomings.

Marylanders say they are feeling the pinch of inflation

The Consumer Price Index, which is a common measure of inflation, climbed 6.2% in October compared to last year – the largest yearly increase in more than 30 years.

Mental Illness Legislation Proponents Rally in Annapolis

With the need and cost for mental health services growing, advocates rallied today at Lawyers Mall to support legislation that would tie funding for behavioral health
services to inflation and provide round-the-clock facilities.

Maryland State Budget ‘Balanced on the Backs of Our Students’

State legislators and education heavy-hitters gathered at the Maryland State Education Association headquarters in Annapolis Tuesday, rallying for the reversal of Gov. Larry Hogan’s proposed $144 million cuts to public education funding.