Monthly Archives: March 2023

MD Dems must do more for Working People

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Hal Ginsberg

Maryland’s minimum hourly wage is currently set at $13.25 and slated to rise to $14/hour on January 1, 2024 and $15 at the beginning of 2025. For the great majority of Marylanders who live in the Baltimore or DC metropolitan … Continue reading →

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Maryland’s Renewable Portfolio Standard Needs a Refresh and so Does our Air!

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Hal Ginsberg

We’ve joined with Food and Water Watch to promote the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023 (RRE). Sponsored in the Senate by Karen Lewis Young and in the House by Vaughn Stewart, the RRE eliminates three problematic polluters from Maryland’s … Continue reading →

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Shift Workers Need a Break

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Hal Ginsberg

Hal – The Maryland Fair Scheduling Act (HB0349/SB0345) would rectify an injustice frequently visited on retail and restaurant workers. Currently, employers can demand that employees appear on short notice and end shifts prematurely if traffic is slow. Simply put, retail … Continue reading →

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Maryland Families Deserve Clean Fresh Air to Breathe

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Hal Ginsberg

We support the Clean Trucks Act of 2023. Sponsored in the Senate by Malcolm Augustine and in the House by Sara Love, the Clean Trucks Act is a necessary response to the worsening climate crisis and toxic chemicals in our … Continue reading →

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