Maryland’s affordability crisis is squeezing small businesses, too. A new UMBC poll finds 81% of likely voters rate the state’s economy as fair or poor. Rising energy, food, and operating costs are putting businesses under pressure. Maryland needs policies that put affordability first. Read more: wboc.com/news/new-umbc-poll-… #MarylandAffordability #Maryland

Maryland’s rising energy costs demand real solutions and accountability. In a new @marylandmatters opinion piece, Maryland Affordability Project founder Randy Altschuler explains why leadership matters — and how to put ratepayers first. Read more: marylandmatters.org/2026/10/… #MarylandAffordability

Maryland is short 100,000 homes. Meanwhile, permits, fees, regulations and costly delays make new housing even more expensive. You cannot solve a housing shortage while making it harder and more expensive to build. #maryland #housing #housingcosts #statepolitics #MDpolitics

Every additional $1,000 in the price of a new home puts homeownership out of reach for nearly 3,000 Maryland households. Red tape has a real price—and Maryland families are paying it. marylandmatters.org/2026/09/… #Maryland #MDpolitics #housing

Rising electric bills are putting real pressure on Maryland families and businesses. Our new Energy Scorecard examines the state policies behind those costs and asks an important question: are Maryland’s energy policies putting affordability first? View our scorecard here: mdaffordabilityproject.org/s… Read the FOX45 story: foxbaltimore.com/news/local/… #Maryland #EnergyAffordability #MDPolitics

Maryland electricity prices have risen nearly 40% since Jan. 2023. Meanwhile, more than $500M in energy-related funds was diverted to close state budget shortfalls in 2025–26. Our Energy Scorecard follows the policies that are driving up Maryland’s energy costs. View our scorecard here: mdaffordabilityproject.org/s…

In a new commentary for The Daily Record, Maryland Affordability Project founder Randy Altschuler explains why he launched the project—and why affordability must become a guiding principle for decisions in Annapolis. thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/2…

Marylanders are feeling the pressure: 51% of likely voters say they’re struggling financially or just getting by, 53% worry about paying household bills, and 42% struggled to pay an electric bill last year. Lowering utility costs is voters’ top priority. It’s time to demand action Read the full report from Fox Baltimore: foxbaltimore.com/news/local/…

Introducing the Maryland Affordability Project! 🚀 We're tracking how MD policy affects your wallet – from housing to healthcare. Get the facts and understand the impact. #MarylandAffordability #MDPolitics #CostOfLivingMD #Maryland #AffordableMaryland #CivicEngagement

Maryland at a tipping point! 🚨 CNBC ranks our state as the 2nd worst economy in America for 2026. Flat growth, federal job cuts, and "high costs, unpredictable taxes, & regulatory burdens" are hurting Marylanders. Read the full CNBC analysis: cnbc.com/2026/07/13/worst-st… #MDPolitics #AffordableMaryland #Economy #MarylandCrisis #ActionNow

Our state still has every advantage: a highly educated workforce, world-class universities, a strong innovation economy, and an unmatched location. But Maryland is losing ground because high taxes, rising energy costs, excessive regulation, and an increasingly expensive business climate are overwhelming those strengths. This decline is not inevitable. Maryland has competed near the top before, and it can again. But Annapolis must start judging every major policy by one simple test: Will it make Maryland more affordable and competitive, or more expensive for families and businesses? Maryland deserves better than 36th place. Read CNBC’s 2026 rankings: cnbc.com/2026/07/09/americas… Maryland dropped four places from 2025 to rank 36th in CNBC’s 2026 analysis, while neighboring Virginia ranked third.

Maryland Affordability Project’s Founder Randy Altschuler was live on Sean Casey’s show this morning talking about our effort and encouraging people to listen starting at: 02:09:07 casey-amp-co.castos.com/epis… #MD #Affordability #MDPolitics #Maryland

Affordability is Maryland’s #1 concern! ⚠️ But it's not one problem. It's groceries, gas, housing, electricity. Politicians need to stop oversimplifying & start delivering real solutions. #AffordableMaryland #MDpolitics #CostOfLiving Follow us & demand accountability: mdaffordabilityproject.org

Maryland's business ranking just dropped! 📉 From 32nd to 36th in CNBC's 2026 Top States for Business. High costs & affordability issues are hurting us. Time for real solutions! #MDpolitics #AffordableMaryland #TopStatesForBusiness Demand accountability and join the conversation: mdaffordabilityproject.org

New poll ranks Maryland economy second worst as residents launch affordability push foxbaltimore.com/news/local/…

Maryland is at a tipping point. The Maryland Affordability Project launched today to address the crisis facing families, workers, & small businesses. Let's reverse the trend of residents leaving. Follow MAP, a nonpartisan movement for a more affordable MD! baltimoresun.com/.../15/mary… #MarylandAffordability #AffordableMaryland #Maryland

Ronald Reagan once asked: "Are you better off than you were four years ago?" Here's Maryland's honest answer: ⚡ Electric bills are $26/month higher than the national average — up from just $4.74 in 2022. 🏠 Maryland needs 30,000 new housing permits/year. Last year we issued 13,233. 📉 Unemployment has nearly doubled since 2022. 💰 Maryland's wage advantage over the rest of the country? Down to 30 cents an hour. These aren't accidents. They're the results of policy choices. Marylanders deserve the facts. That's what the Maryland Affordability Project is here for. 📌 Learn more. Join the conversation. 👇 MDAffordabilityProject.org #MarylandAffordability #AffordableMD #MDPolitics #HousingCrisis #MDEconomy

Maryland ranks 42nd in economic outlook. 📉 Nearly 250,000 residents have left in a decade. Why? High taxes and regulations are making staying here too expensive. See the facts and join the movement for a more affordable Maryland: 👉 mdaffordabilityproject.org/i… #Maryland #Affordability #Economy #MDPolitics #Taxes