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Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey and Senate Minority Whip Justin Ready attempt to amend the fiscal year 2027 budget during a floor session on March 17, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Mar 17, 2026

MD Senate Republicans try — but fail — to repeal tech tax, amend budget

The Maryland Senate advanced the 2027 budget without a tech tax repeal sought by Republicans who cited revenue shortfalls and economic impact.

Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Chair Guy Guzzone presents portions of an affordability package at a news conference on March 6, 2026. (Hannah Gaskill/The Daily Record)
Mar 13, 2026

MD Senate committee advances budget, aspires to leave with $250M surplus

The Maryland Senate Budget and Taxation Committee advanced a $70 billion budget, aiming for a $250 million surplus and increased funding for childcare and mental health.

“It’s more complicated when you think about where the money actually comes from,” says Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Chair Guy Guzzone in assessing the demise of the governor's estate tax proposals. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Apr 16, 2025

Why Moore’s plan to reform MD’s wealth transfer taxes ran aground

Gov. Wes Moore‘s proposal to end Maryland’s status as the only state with two taxes on the transfer of wealth after death failed this year.

“It’s more complicated when you think about where the money actually comes from,” says Senate Budget and Taxation Committee Chair Guy Guzzone in assessing the demise of the governor's estate tax proposals. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
Apr 4, 2025

Session of uncertainty prolonged for MD developmental disabilities community

After months of beating back spending cuts, Maryland’s developmental disabilities community found itself back in the crosshairs.

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Mar 31, 2025

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.

Maryland Sen. Guy Guzzone, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, speaks just before the Senate voted 46-0 to pass the state's $63 billion budget for the next fiscal year March 14, 2024, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)
Mar 21, 2025

MD Senate marks position in education negotiations with House, Moore

State senators marked their position in negotiations over how to cut or delay parts of Maryland’s expansive education plan.

A food delivery rider waits for a traffic light to change. Maryland lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow DoorDash and other companies to deliver liquor from stores to customers. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Mar 18, 2025

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.

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Mar 6, 2025

Hit to MD budget from Trump, Musk workforce dismantling comes into focus

The Trump administration’s dismantling of the federal workforce is expected to cost Maryland $280 million in tax revenue, officials say.

Proposed cuts to programs for the developmentally disabled "are some of the most painful cuts that we see in this budget,” House Appropriations Committee Chair Ben Barnes said to reporters on Thursday. (The Daily Record/Jack Hogan)
Feb 21, 2025

MD Democrats eye up to $500M more in cuts as they await action in Congress

Top budget negotiators say they're considering between $200 million and $500 million in additional budget cuts in the coming weeks.

Maryland Sen. Guy Guzzone, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, speaks just before the Senate voted 46-0 to pass the state's $63 billion budget for the next fiscal year March 14, 2024, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)
Feb 20, 2025

Moore, legislators delay deep cuts to developmental disabilities services

Maryland legislators and state officials said they plan to delay cuts to programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Maryland Sen. Guy Guzzone, a Democrat who chairs the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee, speaks just before the Senate voted 46-0 to pass the state's $63 billion budget for the next fiscal year March 14, 2024, in Annapolis. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)
Apr 1, 2024

On budget deadline day, Md. lawmakers at impasse over tax and fee issues

State Senate and House budget negotiators were at an impasse Monday, the date by which the two chambers were scheduled to pass a spending plan.

Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, D-Howard County. (The Daily Record / Bryan P. Sears)
Feb 26, 2024

Casino managers generally want iGaming, but their employees fear job loss

Maryland’s casinos, as well as international gambling organizations, are pushing for lawmakers to establish an internet gaming market.