United Way of Central Maryland’s WorkWays program offers a comprehensive employer/employee engagement program that creates more supportive and equitable workplaces, helping employees address personal and professional barriers and increase productivity and job satisfaction.
Tag: Maryland
Posted inMaryland News
Maryland enshrines reproductive rights in state constitution
Maryland voted to approve a referendum affirming the right to reproductive freedom, making it a constitutional right, despite concerns that the broad language may allow lawmakers to apply unrelated concepts to the amendment.
Posted inHealth
ACA Marketplace enrollment opens with expanded options and subsidies
The Affordable Care Act Marketplace opens its 2025 enrollment season, offering millions the opportunity to secure or adjust health insurance plans, and millions of individuals with pre-existing conditions would lose health insurance if Donald Trump is re-elected.
Posted inMaryland News
New free IRS tax filing option to help Marylanders in 2025
Maryland will join 23 other states in a new IRS direct file system in 2025, allowing more than 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free, potentially benefiting low-income families.
Posted inOPINION
Op-ed: The community needs DJS Secretary Vinny Schiraldi to step down
A petition has been started by a community organizer in Maryland calling for the removal of Vinny Schiraldi, Secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, due to his failures in addressing youth crime in the state.
Posted inSponsored Content
United Way’s ALICE campaign highlights challenges for working families in Maryland
United Way is advocating for policies that promote economic stability and opportunity for ALICE households, as they are often struggling to make ends meet and are a significant portion of Maryland’s workforce.
Posted inMaryland Government
Maryland’s middle class cannot afford any additional taxes or fees
Maryland residents are opposed to increases in state government services and taxes, as they are already burdened by high inflation and a 32% increase in the state budget, and the governor has balanced the budget through fee increases and transferring funds from various balances.
Posted in2024 Elections
Early voting begins in Virginia
Virginia is the first state in the nation to allow in-person voting in the 2024 presidential election, with early voting available from September 20 to November 2, and same day registration available until Election Day.
Posted inPOLITICS
Dawn Moore, first lady of Maryland, addresses the weight of childcare in Maryland
First Lady Dawn Moore of Maryland attended the United Way of Central Maryland’s 2024 Women’s Forum on Sept. 26, highlighting the need to provide more access to child care for women to return to the workforce.
Posted inBaltimore News
AFRO Votes: A new go-to resource for information ahead of Election Day
The AFRO.com website now features AFRO Votes, a one-stop shop of resources and information related to the upcoming Nov. 5 election, including registration status, local elections, absentee ballots, and youth registration.
Posted inMaryland Government
Dawn Moore “Comes Home” to UMD sharing Maryland’s PrioritiesÂ
First Lady of Maryland Dawn Moore returned to her alma mater, the University of Maryland College Park, to discuss her vision of service and her critical priorities as Maryland’s first lady, including children’s mental health, women’s economic empowerment, supporting Maryland’s military families, and championing the arts.
Posted inGovernor Wes Moore
Maryland celebrates African Heritage Month
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has officially recognized September 2024 as African Heritage Month, recognizing the contributions of African immigrants to the state’s economy and society.
