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Gov. Moore names cyber expert as new state commerce secretary
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is moving the state’s commerce secretary, Kevin Anderson, to a senior adviser role while bringing in a cybersecurity veteran to lead the department.
Baltimore Democrats nominate Del. Dalya Attar to the state Senate
Baltimore Democrats voted Tuesday to nominate Del. Dalya Attar as their choice to represent the city in the Maryland Senate.
Maryland’s government has no plan to pay for potential child abuse settlements
Maryland’s state government faces a potentially large bill to compensate people who were abused as children in the juvenile justice system — with no plan to pay for it.
Moore to ask lawmakers to revamp Blueprint education program
With the savings, Moore wants to put a focus on literacy and math education — something that Carey Wright, state superintendent of schools, is known for.
Justice reform, health and housing equity top Maryland Black Caucus’ priorities
The caucus already flagged one component of Gov. Wes Moore’s budget proposal — unveiled the day before — that gives them pause: freezing the amount of money going to community schools that serve high-need neighborhoods.
We reviewed Gov. Moore’s budget proposal so you don’t have to
Just because Moore introduced the budget this way, it doesn’t mean it’s going to end up like this.
Moore’s budget plan will tax Maryland’s highest earners to close deficits
Under the proposal, the state would establish two new tax brackets for individuals earning more than $500,000 and $1 million while offering relief for others.
Moore: Maryland taxes to go up for some, but not sales or property taxes
Moore did not offer details of the tax hike, including who would pay more and by how much. But he said the increase would be coupled with tax cuts for two-thirds of Marylanders and a cut in the corporate tax rate.
Moore wants to make a ‘big bet’ on Maryland’s quantum computing industry
A $27.5 million effort on quantum computing is part of the Democratic governor’s plans to spur more economic activity in the state, particularly in emerging industries.
Moore wants to save $50 million by streamlining state government spending
Moore used a laptop as an example, with different agencies paying different prices for the same piece of equipment.
No state holiday in Maryland for Jimmy Carter funeral
Gov. Wes Moore’s administration has decided not to grant state workers the day off, despite President Joe Biden declaring Thursday a federal holiday.
General Assembly: Here’s what lawmakers say are their priorities this year
Lawmakers come to Annapolis with bills they’d like to pass on behalf of their constituents back home
Budget dominates conversation on General Assembly’s opening day
The word of the day was ‘tough’: Tough road, tough conversations, tough decisions
5 things we learned about Gov. Moore’s plans for the state’s $3 billion shortfall
On a busy first day full of handshakes and ceremonial tasks, Moore spent his time setting a serious tone. Here’s what we learned from the Democratic governor.
Lawmakers return to Annapolis facing challenging 2025 session
A nearly $3 billion state budget deficit darkens the Maryland General Assembly’s opening day, as lawmakers return to Annapolis Wednesday for their 90-day legislative session.
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