The Brief
- Gov. Wes Moore unveiled a proposed $1.5 trillion Maryland budget that he says balances the books without raising taxes or fees.
- The plan includes nearly $900 million in cuts and cost-shifting to close a projected $1.5 billion shortfall while prioritizing public safety and affordability.
- Republicans criticized the budget as relying on one-time fixes rather than addressing long-term structural deficits.
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Faced with a $1.5 trillion budget, Maryland Governor Wes Moore is pledging to balance the state budget — but not with tax hikes or fee increases.
The governor took the wraps off his newly proposed budget in Annapolis on Wednesday.
He says the plan protects public safety, lowers costs, and strengthens the state’s economy — without raising taxes or fees.…