July 4 will mark the first anniversary of H.R. 1, President Trump’s signature megabill (the inaptly named “One Big Beautiful Bill”). Marylanders are already feeling its harms, and those harms will only grow in coming years. Ultimately, the only solution
This year’s legislative session, which ended in mid-April, brought few changes to Maryland’s school funding landscape. Most school districts will see increases in state funding during the next school year, and lawmakers made minor legislative changes to keep Maryland’s education
This week, a Montgomery County Council committee is beginning to review various tax proposals from the county executive and council members as they consider a framework to fund essential county services. One proposal, from County Council President Natali Fani-González, would
The Maryland Senate and House of Delegates have approved their respective versions of the budget, making modest changes to Governor Moore’s proposed spending plan. While legislators were able to restore some funds for priorities like child care and services for
The Moore Administration made their case to lawmakers on the funding cuts and revenue adjustments included in the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) last week, which means that Maryland’s budget debate for the 2027 fiscal year has begun in
Educating Maryland’s children is one of the most important responsibilities of our state government, and this year has tested policymakers’ commitment to providing public schools the resources they need. Responding to unprecedented fiscal challenges, Gov. Wes Moore in January proposed
Maryland’s new budget year (FY 2026), which began July 1, brings important changes for Maryland communities. The choices embedded in this year’s budget were driven by historically high deficit projections. Policymakers closed the short-term gap with a combination of budget
Things are moving quickly on the state budget in the final week of Maryland’s legislative session. Legislative leaders and the governor reached a “framework” agreement on major revenue and expenditure decisions, but differences remain between the House and Senate plans.
Fixing Maryland’s tax code to raise much-needed revenue and promote broad prosperity remains critical amid drawn-out budget negotiations and disastrous federal cuts. To make sure the eventual deal is both fair and effective, policymakers should focus on the following dos
Gov. Moore’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 (July 2025–June 2026) makes a significant dent in the state’s looming shortfalls, with similar-sized contributions from tax reforms and budget cuts. The plan takes several positive steps to crack down on corporate
