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In the News: Marvin Mandell and Tim Gindling, George LaNoue, Dennis Coates, Laura Hussey, Roy Meyers

Posted on March 4, 2013 11:35 AM |Permalink

Governing Magazine cited the study "Private and Government Fiscal Costs and Benefits of the Maryland Dream Act" by Marvin Mandell (Public Policy) and Tim Gindling (Economics) in a story about how legislation like the Maryland Dream Act could provide an economic boon for other states.

George LaNoue (Public Policy) commented to the Cleveland Plain Dealer about the controversy surrounding a Cleveland city contract for a racial disparity study.

The Baltimore Sun quoted Dennis Coates (Economics) on fan reaction to an increase in Ravens football tickets prices after their Super Bowl victory.

Laura Hussey (Political Science) was quoted in a Gazette story about the local impact of the recent passage of the federal Violence Against Women Act.

Roy Meyers (Political Science) commented in a USA Today story about the hidden costs of sequestration.