The Democratic administration of Gov. Wes Moore and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller argues that relief will extend to working families and middle-class residents of the state.
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Maryland officials wrap up business with worry about “chaos” to come
As the Maryland General Assembly finishes its work on the floor Monday to adjourn for the spring, Democratic leaders remain concerned about an uncertain future driven by President Donald Trump’s “chaos.”
It’s a tough budget year, but Maryland lawmakers are moving toward a plan to deal with it
Both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly have passed their versions of a new state budget for the next fiscal year, setting the stage for a potential agreement in the coming days.
Advocates fight cuts to Maryland’s disabilities agency
Advocates are urging lawmakers to reconsider proposed funding cuts, warning they would devastate essential services for people with disabilities.
Gov. Moore previews possible tax hikes for prosperous Marylanders
ANNAPOLIS – Ahead of the Wednesday release of his proposed budget, Gov. Wes Moore is promising to reform the tax code, cutting taxes for most Marylanders and lowering the corporate tax rate while asking “Marylanders who have done exceptionally well…
Lawmakers cast key votes in final hours of session
Maryland lawmakers approved a capital budget plan and an emergency aid package for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in the hours before their their end-of-session deadline.
A week after the Key Bridge collapse, residents begin recovery in ways big and small
The collapse is changing the lives of many people in the surrounding area.
‘It’s certainly over’ for aid-in-dying bill this year
Lawmakers have tabled a fiercely debated bill that would have granted terminally ill Maryland residents the right to end their lives, a setback to supporters who hoped it would finally pass this year.
Following lockdown, Md. lawmakers express worry over Capitol’s emergency alert system
A day after a threat to the state capitol prompted a near two-hour lockdown, lawmakers applauded the quick work of law enforcement, but raised concerns about efficient communication.
Moore calls for ‘partnership’ to fight state problems
Gov. Wes Moore delivered a State of the State address that candidly described some of the state’s most pressing challenges and called on lawmakers to join him in a spirit of “partnership” to tackle them all.