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Gov. Wes Moore reveals plan for budget cuts, tax changes in Maryland
Moore has said the state will face difficult choices in handling its worst financial crisis in 20 years, leading to shortfalls that could reach nearly $6 billion by 2030.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is about to pitch tax cuts and increases for the first time. Here’s what we know
Maryland’s wealthiest earners would pay more in state taxes, while corporations and other workers would get a tax cut under a budget plan Gov. Wes Moore will introduce Wednesday — marking the first time the Democrat has thrown his political weight behind policies that could directly impact most Marylanders’ pocketbooks.
Gov. Moore announces 2025 Maryland budget cuts
Maryland is facing a budget crisis and Gov. Wes Moore has said the state is going to have to slash spending and increase revenue to fix it.
Maryland Gov. Moore includes income tax increases for wealthy residents to help address $3B deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as well as about $2 billion in budget cuts to address a $3 billion deficit.
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. Wes Moore highlights budget, including tax cuts
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Moore balances budget with tax increases, education and healthcare expense cuts
One of Moore's four key pillars is revising the state's tax plan. "This tax system makes no sense in the state of Maryland," said Moore. Under the new plan, the majority of Marylanders, 82% of them, will see cuts or no change. The top 18% will see tax increases.
Governor Moore's proposed 2026 budget will bring tax cuts to 82% of Marylanders
In an interview with WJZ, Governor Wes Moore said his FY2026 budget will bring major tax cuts to 82% of Marylanders, while increasing tax rates for the state's highest earners.
Maryland braces for budget battle as Gov. Moore plans to unveil cuts
Governor Wes Moore promised his budget will have $2 billion in cuts, while the General Assembly will work to close the remaining $1 billion of the deficit.
SUN: Moore's budget | Tax overhaul includes cuts and increases for Marylanders
An overhaul of Maryland’s personal income taxes would give two-thirds of filers an average tax cut of about $173 while raising hundreds of millions of dollars m
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.
Wes Moore outlines changes to Blueprint, cuts to public universities amid funding crisis
Gov. Wes Moore announced his proposed budget for FY 2026 Wednesday, where he and his budget secretary explained how the state ...
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State Roundup: Moore proposes income tax hike for state’s wealthiest to help fill budget gap; 7 Republican delegates form House Freedom Caucus
Gov.Moore proposes income tax hike for state's wealthiest to help fill budget gap; lawmakers seek to alter timeline for Education Blueprint; seven Republican delegates form House Freedom Caucus.
Critics slam Moore's budget, blame poor planning for $3B deficit, tax hikes on rich
As Maryland Governor Wes Moore prepares to lay out his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, he's hinting at one key ...