Massive budget deficit looms over Maryland legislative session. Are tax hikes ahead?
Gov. Wes Moore said on opening day of the General Assembly that a “season of hard choices” is beginning, and balancing the budget is the top priority
As Maryland lawmakers start new session, a budget crisis looms large
The Maryland General Assembly kicks off the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday where lawmakers will confront a $3 billion budget shortfall.
Maryland faces major budget cuts amid $3B budget deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion budget gap. He told Maryland residents Wednesday to brace themselves for $2 billion worth of cuts in his soon-to-be-released budget.
Maryland governor proposes $2B in budget cuts amid shortfall as 2025 legislative session opens
Maryland's legislative session opens with the governor calling for $2 billion in cuts to balance the state budget amid an almost $3 billion shortfall.
Maryland lawmakers convene in Annapolis for 2025 legislative session with $3B deficit looming
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday he will submit a budget plan with about $2 billion in spending reductions to start addressing a deficit of roughly $3 billion, as lawmakers convened for the firs
Maryland lawmakers weigh tough budget decisions as legislative session begins
As lawmakers prepare to head back to the State House for the start of the 2025 legislative session, the budget deficit looms, and tough conversations appear to
Maryland Lawmakers Convene With $3B Deficit and Uncertainties Over Incoming Trump Administration
Maryland lawmakers are bracing for a fiscally challenging legislative session, which begins Wednesday. They are facing a budget deficit of roughly $3 billion and uncertainties about reductions in the federal government under President-elect Donald Trump that could have a big impact on the state.
With a $3 billion deficit, Maryland lawmakers look to tighten spending
"We can not deny our difficult fiscal realities," Democratic State House Speaker Adrienne Jones said on Wednesday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warns of major budget cuts amid $3B budget deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion budget gap. Moore told Maryland residents Wednesday to brace themselves for $2 billion worth of cuts in his soon-to-be-released budget.
Maryland's legislative session opens amid concerns over $86M lobbying influence
A prominent state consumer advocate raised concerns Wednesday about lobbyist influence as the Maryland General Assembly convened its annual 90-day session.
$3 billion budget deficit looms as legislators return to Annapolis
The budget is all anyone's talking about in Annapolis. Maryland faces a $3 billion dollar budget shortfall and people want to know how Governor Wes Moore and state lawmakers will balance it. The governor announced he has a plan to make $2 billion in cuts -- but didn't provide details.
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Governor Moore prepares to roll out FY2026 budget as $3 billion deficit looms
Maryland faces a $3 billion budget deficit for fiscal year 2026. Governor Wes Moore plans to cut $2 billion from his proposed ...
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says budget plan includes $2B in cuts, sets ‘very high bar’ for tax increases
Gov. Wes Moore said Wednesday he will propose $2 billion in cuts next week when he releases his plan for Maryland’s next ...
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Gov. Moore forecasts huge cuts to the state budget this spring
The legislative session opened Wednesday with pomp and circumstance, with Moore addressing both chambers and members publicly ...
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Maryland dealing with $3 billion budget gap
Governor Wes Moore of Maryland opened the state's General Assembly with a challenge to cut $2 billion of a $3 billion overall ...
This tax reform is not the answer to Maryland's fiscal woes
The Maryland Spending Affordability Committee met last month to kick off the fiscal year 2026 budget process, which will ...
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Governor forecasts huge cuts to the state budget this spring
As the General Assembly starts its new legislative session, one big thing is on the mind of Maryland lawmakers: fixing a ...