ANNAPOLIS, Md. — On May 16, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed a bill that would have established a commission to study the impact of historical racial discrimination on the state’s Black population. The legislation, known as SB0587, was part of a broader effort to explore potential reparations and equity-based initiatives.
The SB0587 bill would have created a commission to provide recommendations regarding the benefits that could be offered to people of color in Maryland, such as financial compensation or even official apologies. Descendants of people who were enslaved are often the primary recipients of initiatives like these.
Following the veto, Moore explained that while he supports efforts to provide equal opportunities to all, he also believes that now isn’t the time for another study. Studies of any kind are a costly endeavor for the state, and Maryland’s budget deficit makes it particularly difficult to allocate resources…