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
While we celebrate important progress here in Maryland — including the passage of Senate Bill 357 and House Bill 424, which empower the state’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board to lower the cost of high-priced medications — we cannot afford to
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
In this webinar, MDCEP staff provide an overview of Gov. Wes Moore’s proposals for the 2026 fiscal year (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), which include nearly $1 billion in new revenue and $2 billion in adjustments and cuts.
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
