Maryland, Wes Moore

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.
Maryland Republicans rip Governor Moore's plan to balance the budget
Republicans ripped into Governor Moore's plan to balance the budget, saying it's not the beneficial deal for everyday Marylanders Moore makes it out to be.
Maryland governor unveils $67.3B budget, aims to balance deficit with cuts, taxes
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore released details of his $67.3 billion budget on Wednesday. It relies on $2 billion in cuts to state Government as well as nearly $1 billion in tax increases to close a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.
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’s 2025 Budget Proposal: Changes to Estate Taxes and What They Mean for Estate Planning
Recent Maryland proposed budget cause for close estate planning review before the sunset of the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This week,
How Gov. Wes Moore handles Maryland’s budget crisis could determine his political future
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is about to face his most formidable challenge yet, one that has deep implications for the rest of his term and beyond.
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,
Maryland Governor Releases 2026 Budget Proposal
Last week, on Jan. 15, Gov. Wes Moore introduced to the Maryland General Assembly his fiscal year 2026 budget package. This $67.3 billion
$111 million would be cut from Maryland University System under Gov. Moore's proposed budget
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's proposed 2026 budget would cut $111 million in state funding from the University System of Maryland, according to The Banner.
GOP lawmakers on Moore administration budget: Not enough cuts, too many taxes
Despite billions in reported tax cuts and program reductions, House and Senate Republicans on Thursday said the Moore administration's proposed fiscal 2026 budget "is still a massive tax-and-spend budget.
Brinkley defends Hogan's fiscal legacy against budget shortfall and surplus criticism
As lawmakers dissect Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal, there’s been no short of criticism related to how Maryland ended up ...
Calls to adjust Maryland ‘Blueprint’ for schools grow amid budget concerns
Maryland schools and governments are struggling to fund the education reform plan, which aims to improve teacher pay and ...
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Advocates ask to be ‘at the table’ amid talks of budget cuts to disability agency
Members of the disability community told a Senate panel Thursday that they feel they’re being left out of the conversations ...
Maryland lawmakers target part-time residents in bid to close tax loopholes and budget gap
A bill proposed by progressive lawmakers in both the Maryland House and Senate seeks to modify the residency classification of individuals who spend more than 90 days in Maryland annually. Current ...
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FOX45: Debate heats up over Maryland’s EV policies: ‘We have to be realistic about the facts’
With a stroke of a pen, President Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders on his first day in office — and one ...
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"Enormous liability for the state": Maryland scrambling to fund child abuse settlements
Maryland lawmakers received warning of a potentially massive bill coming its way to settle lawsuits with victims of child sex ...
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 ...