Governor Moore Proposes $70.8 Billion Budget to Tackle Maryland’s $1.4 Billion Deficit Without Tax Increases

Annapolis, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, Maryland Governor Wes Moore unveiled a $70.8 billion budget proposal on January 21, 2026, aimed at addressing the state’s projected $1.4 billion deficit without resorting to tax or fee increases. The plan, presented during a session in Annapolis, emphasizes fiscal responsibility while maintaining key investments in education, public … Read more

Maryland lawmakers confront $1.5 billion deficit as session begins

Annapolis, MD – Maryland lawmakers gathered in Annapolis on January 15, 2026, to kick off the 2026 legislative session amid a pressing budget deficit of $1.5 billion that threatens to overshadow the proceedings. According to FOX Baltimore, the session opened with Democratic leaders emphasizing fiscal discipline while pledging to protect key services without resorting to … Read more

$1.4B fiscal strain, energy, immigration lead Maryland General Assembly to-do list

Annapolis, MD – According to The Baltimore Sun, Maryland lawmakers convened for the 2026 legislative session on Wednesday, facing a daunting array of challenges led by a projected budget deficit of $1.4 billion. The 90-day session, which runs through April 7, promises to be one of the most consequential in recent years as legislators grapple … Read more