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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore borrowed pieces of the $1.6 billion Fair Share plan for his budget. Its architects want him to go further
Gov. Wes Moore’s tax reform plan that would raise hundreds of millions of dollars more from Maryland’s wealthiest earners does not go far enough to offset potentially “devastating” cuts to education,
Gov. Wes Moore reveals plan for budget cuts, tax changes in Maryland
Moore has said the state will face difficult choices in handling its worst financial crisis in 20 years, leading to shortfalls that could reach nearly $6 billion by 2030.
Gov. Wes Moore says DOGE could learn something from his own efficiency push in nearby Maryland
Gov. Moore is aiming to produce $50 million in savings for the state in the current fiscal year. And that's on top of his plan for $2 billion in cuts.
Gov. Wes Moore’s budget plan raises taxes on wealthiest Maryland residents. Could it push them out?
Gov. Wes Moore’s new budget proposal would raise taxes on Maryland’s wealthiest residents by adding two new tax brackets at income thresholds the state previously did not account for — a plan that some Republicans worry could backfire.
'None of this is easy': Gov. Wes Moore's Maryland tax plan and more, by the numbers
None of these things are easy. All of them are necessary,” Maryland Gov. Wes aMoore said in a news conference unveiling his plan.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reviewing list of executive orders signed by President Trump
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he’s reviewing a list of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump, and said he vows to “protect Marylanders.” Moore said his office is reviewing the action Trump took on day one,
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore proposes less spending per student, pause in Blueprint funding increases
As he grapples with a nearly $3 billion budget deficit, Gov. Wes Moore has proposed education cuts that would heavily impact schools receiving poverty grants and pause annual funding increases in
Maryland Gov. Moore includes income tax increases for wealthy residents to help address $3B deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as well as about $2 billion in budget cuts to address a $3 billion deficit.
Gov. Wes Moore lays out goals of Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future has led to measurable improvements in education, but some spending targets may be reduced to help solve the state’s budget crisis. In a statement, Maryland Gov. Wes Moo
Maryland Gov. Moore outlines legislative priorities, 2026 budget proposal as state faces $2.7 billion deficit
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is expected to share his FY2025 budget proposal and legislative priorities as the state faces a $2.7 billion deficit, the largest in 20 years.
Maryland Republicans balk at tax changes in governor's 2026 budget plan
Maryland state Republican legislative leaders are taking issue with some pieces of Gov. Wes Moore's 2026 budget proposal. Concerns include changes to Maryland's tax bracket. Under the governor's proposal,
Governor Moore's tax reforms face GOP backlash over alleged hidden hikes and fee increases
Balancing a $3 billion budget deficit on the backs of Maryland’s highest earners, Governor Wes Moore claims while the rich will pay, the rest will save. In his ...
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Pair of lawmakers propose $20 an hour minimum wage in Maryland
A pair of lawmakers are proposing an increase to Maryland's minimum wage, phasing in a raise from $15 an hour to $20 an hour over 2 years.
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Maryland enshrines abortion rights in Constitution after overwhelming voter approval
• Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a proclamation officially enshrining abortion as a constitutional right after 76 percent of voters approved the amendment in the 2024 election. • The “Reproductive ...