poverty

MD Hunger Solution director LaMonika Jones discusses efforts to reduce the disturbingly high rates of poverty and food insecurity in Maryland, one of the nation's wealthiest states.

Student Support Network founder Laurie Mitchell-Taylor describes how the 10-year-old non-profit assists needy Baltimore County students with donated food, clothing, school supplies and other support through programs in 21 schools.

The report says a Baby Bonds program could also help narrow Maryland’s racial wealth gap, where white households hold nearly four times the wealth of Black households.

United Way presented its 2025 ALICE report to the Frederick County Council Tuesday night, 33% of families can’t make ends meet.

United Way of Frederick’s 2025 ALICE report shows 33% of Frederick residents are asset limited, income constrained but employed.

The original teacher-led push to put universal cash payments for new parents on the ballot was deemed unconstitutional last November. Advocates are hoping it won’t happen again.

A group of city teachers is launching a new campaign to get universal cash payments on the 2026 ballot.

Author Matthew Desmond argues that America knowingly allows the affluent to remain rich while low-income citizens remain poor. He joins Midday to offers solutions for addressing inequities and putting an end to poverty.

Maryland’s highest court upholds decisions by Baltimore City Circuit Court

Two previous Maryland court cases raise questions about putting cash for new parents on November ballot