COLLEGE PARK – Gov. Moore is pledging to make Maryland the “quantum capital of the world,” proposing a significant investment into the industry of super-fast computing amid a budget crisis in the state. Speaking at the College Park headquarters of…
Gov. Moore orders state to tighten its belt — but bigger cuts are coming
ANNAPOLIS–Gov. Wes Moore signed an executive order Friday directing his administration to scour the state’s spending for waste and inefficiency, with a goal of producing $50 million in savings. Moore announced the effort, called the Government Modernization Initiative, two days…
Gov. Moore plans huge cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS–As the General Assembly starts its new legislative session, one big thing is on the mind of Maryland lawmakers: fixing a massive budget deficit that may call for tax hikes and cuts to beloved programs. Gov. Wes Moore emphasized that…
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich meets with African American community to discuss budget
County Executive Marc Elrich has hosted several community conversations about the upcoming Fiscal Year 2026 Budget.
Moore’s budget trims some programs, preserves school reform blueprint
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a budget proposal on Wednesday that would balance the books and protect the state’s ambitious reform plan for Maryland public schools, without raising taxes in the fiscal year that begins in July. The…
Education bills prioritize teacher shortages, Blueprint funding
Gov. Wes Moore allocated an extra $500 million on top of the required amount for funding the Blueprint and shifted some transportation funding into education.
Moore budget release begins new governor’s focus on equity
The budget boosts Maryland’s education system, including devoting $500 million from cash reserves to the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Fund.
Hogan announces budget framework for surplus
The five-point plan includes boosting the state’s rainy-day fund, tax relief for retirees, tax relief for Marylanders, help for underserved people, and “enhancement” for state employees — likely in the form of compensation.
Recovery, health funding highlight fiscal year 2022 budget
A boost to healthcare funding amongst the COVID-19 pandemic and another record increase in education top the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022.
Arts advocates pin budget hopes – again – on Congress
As they have every year of the Trump presidency, supporters of federal funding for the arts are looking to Congress to reject the administration’s latest proposal to reduce or eliminate spending for a host of high-profile organizations.