July 19th, 2024 by WCBC Radio

Governor Wes Moore put through nearly $150 million dollars in spending reductions at the Maryland Board of Public Works meeting on Wednesday, saying the money needs to be directed toward Medicaid and child care programs. Cuts came across the board from state agency budgets to move money to the health focus…

 

The Maryland Republican Senate Caucus quickly reacted, saying the changes are not actual spending cuts, but transfers between agencies with an additional $190 million dollar move from the Rainy Day Fund to cover the health programs. 

Senator Mike McKay said the Rural Maryland Council lost money originally budgeted to them that will have a direct impact on the area. There were also cuts to the Public Defender…