Pinched from all sides, Marylanders focus on the costs of everything

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 773

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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Marylanders continue to feel pinched from all sides as costs rise.

A poll released Tuesday by the Institute of Politics at the University of Maryland Baltimore County found that pocketbook issues made up four of the top six issues for Maryland residents,

“Marylanders care about affordability more than anything,” said Mileah Kromer, the poll director. “This issue of monthly household electric bills is a persistent and top-of-mind issue for them.

Affordability concerns outpace crime, …

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