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 ...
Harford delegation focuses on juvenile justice, budgeting issues as General Assembly session begins
This session, James, a business owner, is focused on increasing job growth and helping small businesses; improving ...
'Tough choices' and tough cuts on the table as Maryland tries to solve $3B budget hole
State lawmakers enter the General Assembly session facing a massive shortfall. How deep will the budget cuts get?
In Depth: Budget woes and juvenile crime concerns tee up the 2025 General Assembly
As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, the General Assembly is facing a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.So, how will ...
Maryland lawmakers sound alarm on energy crisis: Sen. West warns of looming blackouts
With the Maryland legislature back in session, some Maryland lawmakers are preparing to turn up the volume on the state's ...
$1.219 billion spending plan for Howard schools includes no staff cuts
Howard County Schools Superintendent Bill Barnes has proposed a $1.219 billion spending plan for next fiscal year with a narrative much different from last year’s budget season – no staff cuts. “This ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Gov. Wes Moore's $2 Billion Budget Cut Plan Sets Stage for Tense Maryland Legislative Session
Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans to cut the state budget by $2 billion, aiming to protect working families and essential ...
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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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Breakfast links: Climate takes hit in proposed Maryland budget
Maryland faces $2 billion budget cuts, with climate programs taking part of the hit. Falls Church unveils bike plan with focus on key routes and safety upgrades. MoCo Council Vice President urges ...
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Analysis: Moore’s delicate balance as the session gets under way
Sources familiar with the budget proposal also said it will ... by “the two storms,” as he describes them — the deficit and the incoming Trump administration. But Moore is undaunted and said ...