Engagement and Advocacy

Maryland Nonprofits Congratulates Governor-Elect Moore and Celebrates Most Diverse State Leadership in History of Maryland

Maryland Nonprofits Congratulates Governor-Elect Moore and Celebrates Most Diverse State Leadership in History of Maryland

In the November 2022 election, Marylanders voted in favor of the most diverse statewide leadership in the history of our state. Maryland voters advanced racial and economic justice by voting to legalize the recreational use of cannabis, which begins to set right the harms caused by the criminalization of cannabis.

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Important Change in Law Regarding Required Disclosure of Political Campaign Contributions by Persons/Entities “Compensating Lobbyists”

Important Change in Law Regarding Required Disclosure of Political Campaign Contributions by Persons/Entities “Compensating Lobbyists”

Background Previously (since a Lobbying Reform Bill in 2001), anyone paying a lobbyist $500 or more in a reporting period has been required to report political contributions of $500 or more to the State Board of Elections.  The law also ‘attributes’ to business...

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The Inflation Reduction Act & Its Impact on Nonprofit Organizations

The Inflation Reduction Act & Its Impact on Nonprofit Organizations

This blog entry from APPI Energy breaks down the energy component of the Inflation Reduction Act and highlights opportunities for nonprofits to benefit from it.

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Action to Care: “Yes” on Cannabis Legalization

Action to Care: “Yes” on Cannabis Legalization

This Action to Care blog post focuses on Cannabis Legalization, and how voting yes on question 4. of the November 8 General Election ballot can lessen the negative stigma around cannabis, and begin to heal a long history of systemic racism.

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Action to Care: Nonprofit Budget Advocacy Right Now

Action to Care: Nonprofit Budget Advocacy Right Now

This Action to Care blog post focuses on budget advocacy.

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Mes de la Herencia Hispana: ¿Qué es la “Latinidad” de Todos Modos?

Mes de la Herencia Hispana: ¿Qué es la “Latinidad” de Todos Modos?

Durante todo el verano, Maryland Latinos Unidos (MLU) ha estado compartiendo en diferentes espacios con líderes, trabajadores y miembros de la comunidad para hablar sobre lo que significa ser latino.   ¿Qué es la “Latinidad” de todos modos?  Como estadounidenses,...

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Maryland Nonprofits Honors Legacy of Board Member, Senator David Harrington

Maryland Nonprofits Honors Legacy of Board Member, Senator David Harrington

In this blog, we celebrate the life and accomplishments of our beloved Board Member David C. Harrington that has recently passed away.

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Action to Care: Maryland State Budget Surplus Pt 1

Action to Care: Maryland State Budget Surplus Pt 1

As our Action to Care series shifts into priorities for the upcoming legislative session, this blog breaks down the state budget surplus and what you can expect to see in the following months.

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ACTION TO CARE – MARYLAND NEEDS A BIG PLAN TO TACKLE GUN VIOLENCE IN 2023, AND WE ALL PLAY A PART

ACTION TO CARE – MARYLAND NEEDS A BIG PLAN TO TACKLE GUN VIOLENCE IN 2023, AND WE ALL PLAY A PART

Maryland Nonprofits’ “Action to Care” initiative is now focusing on nonprofit advocacy priorities for the upcoming state legislative session. This blog will focus on gun violence and what Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence is doing this legislative session to mitigate it.

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