Maryland faces a series of growing budget gaps in coming years, state forecasts say. Deficits starting in 2028 are driven by required education spending. (Chart by Department of Legislative Services)
Maryland could be in for some belt-tightening in an effort to contain a series of projected budget shortfalls, including a $1.2 billion gap forecast for the fiscal 2027 budget.
The joint Spending Affordability Committee Thursday adopted a recommendation to cut the projected deficit in half by cutting ongoing spending by $600 million…