poverty

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

'Poverty for Profit' argues that private businesses sometimes exploit those seeking help from government programs.

Tom speaks with author and writer Anne Kim about Project 2025 and how the proposals would disproportionately impact lower income families and the poor.

City leaders say the Baltimore Baby Bonus violates state and local law. But teachers leading the charge say the challenge is “an undemocratic power grab.”