BALTIMORE, MD—Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s new policy withholding trillions of dollars in federal funding from states. The lawsuit aims to prevent the implementation of the policy, which was issued late on January 27th by the President’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro in urging regional grid operator PJM Interconnection LLC to make changes to its capacity market rules in order to safeguard Maryland ratepayers from potential electricity cost spikes. In a letter (PDF) sent to the PJM Board of Managers last week, Moore reiterated concerns about rising energy costs for Maryland […]
The following is an editorial piece from Maryland House of Delegates candidate Glen Geelhaar. Governor Moore’s budget priorities are becoming clear—and troubling. His proposed 2025 budget includes a $200 million cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and eliminates $5.5 million for Low Intensity Support Services. These cuts strip families of children with autism of access to programs like therapeutic […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced the formation of the ENOUGH Alliance and a $100 million philanthropic investment dedicated to ending child poverty in the state. The alliance, which comprises local and national philanthropic and private sector organizations, aims to invest in children and families to eradicate poverty in the state. The multi-million dollar investment from the philanthropic community […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—On Tuesday, members of the newly-formed Maryland Freedom Caucus called on Governor Wes Moore to immediately rescind the state’s participation in the California Advanced Clean Cars (CACC) 11 Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) program, citing serious concerns over the program’s unrealistic goals, insufficient infrastructure, and potential economic harm to Maryland families and businesses. The CACC 11 mandate requires that 43% of […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Donald J. Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to power after a four-year hiatus. In his inaugural address, Trump pledged to “completely and totally reverse” the actions of his predecessor, Joe Biden, whom he accused of leading the country into decline. Trump, who overcame impeachments and criminal indictments […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has released the Moore-Miller administration’s $67.3 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The plan focuses on four key areas: growing the economy, strengthening Maryland’s workforce, modernizing government, and fixing the state’s tax system. The proposal accomplishes these goals without raising sales or property taxes, while increasing taxes and fees elsewhere. “We are guided by […]
BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]