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…
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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…
In Maryland union hall visit, Biden touts economic initiatives
The president also touted his efforts to reduce carbon emissions by building charging stations, improve transportation infrastructure – including replacing an aging railroad tunnel in Baltimore – and reduce the costs of prescription drugs such as insulin.
Metro considers fare hikes to fix budget deficit
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeing red – and lots of it. Metro says it may look to its riders to help fill in the gap for its multi-million dollar budget shortfall.
Record-Keeping Biggest Concern for Maryland Police Following State Audit
An analysis found millions of dollars and 4,000 gun registrations were improperly recorded, but the agency is already fixing its data-tracking methods.
Bankrupt Baltimore: Mayor Rawlings-Blake Reveals Baltimore’s Dire Financial Forecast
The city of Baltimore is headed for bankruptcy if it doesn’t make the necessary reforms to avoid it, according to a 10-year financial forecast Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake commissioned from an outside consulting firm.
Van Hollen Urges Big Reductions as Deadline Looms for ‘Supercommittee’
Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen still wants to “go big” with the congressional “supercommittee,” favoring $4 trillion in total deficit reduction over 10 years, even as he’s unsure that the group can craft a plan to curtail the deficit by its Nov. 23 deadline.