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Are more taxes on the table for 2026? It’s unlikely
Maryland faces a $1.2 billion deficit as lawmakers plan cuts and maintain a balanced budget amid federal funding losses and rising costs.
Do the budget deficit and a new speaker jeopardize redistricting for Moore?
Gov. Wes Moore pushes for midcycle redistricting in Maryland, but a new House speaker and $1.4B deficit complicate the effort.
Wes Moore blasts Trump over shutdown’s impact on SNAP benefits
Gov. Wes Moore slammed President Trump and Republicans as the government shutdown threatens access to SNAP benefits for Marylanders.
US July budget deficit up 20% year-over-year despite record Trump tariff income
The U.S. budget deficit in July climbed 20% compared to last year despite record income from tariffs, according to Treasury Department data.
How Marylanders might fare under new state budget
Will state leaders' relief extend beyond the halls of power to working families and middle-class residents of Maryland?
MD House, Senate reach budget deal; final votes still to come
Maryland House and Senate appropriators reached a final deal on tax hikes and spending cuts needed to cover a massive projected shortfall.
MD lawmakers begin final budget negotiations as 2025 session enters homestretch
Top Democrats have for the most part reached agreement on how to close a roughly $3.3 billion projected budget deficit.
Senate Democrats pass budget and tax plan, await further talks with House
Senate Democrats passed their budget proposal, paving the way for negotiations with House members over the remaining differences.
After passing budget, MD House awaits further negotiations with Senate
The Maryland House of Delegates passed its version of the state budget bill, with members mostly voting along party lines.
House Democrats beat back GOP amendments, advance budget bill
House Democrats moved their budget proposal to a final vote after beating back numerous amendments from Republicans.
MD Democrats reach budget deal with new mix of spending cuts, taxes
Gov. Wes Moore and top Democrats announced an agreement on spending cuts and tax increases amid a more than $3.3 billion deficit.
MD Senate appearing to pump brakes on Moore’s 75-cent delivery fee proposal
Maryland senators appear to be pumping the brakes on Gov. Wes Moore’s proposed 75-cent retail delivery fee.
