January 16th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Saying the state is facing storms on two fronts -  the worst fiscal crisis in 20 years and new Trump administration policy that threatens Maryland’s economic growth, Governor Moore presented his Fiscal Year 2026 budget on Wednesday.  Moore is holding the line on no property or sales tax increases. There is large targeted investment in science and technology and $750 million in operating and capital funding for economic development. The $67 billion dollar budget, he said, is built on four pillars to help the state grow…

   

“First, grow the economy. Second, strengthen the labor force. Third, modernize government. And fourth, fix what’s broken in our tax system.”