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
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
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
There are more than 300,000 households in Maryland that depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table, but its future appears to be at risk. The House budget resolution proposes slashing a 20 percent reduction in
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
Recent media coverage and statements by policymakers have put a spotlight on Maryland’s fiscal health. We face real challenges in the years ahead, but there is no cause for panic. With fair tax reforms to ask wealthy individuals and profitable
As Maryland policymakers begin the annual state budget process, they have a chance to make transformative investments that benefit Maryland families and communities for years to come and advance opportunity for all Marylanders, whether urban or rural, white, Black, or
