Maryland, Wes Moore

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is about to pitch tax cuts and increases for the first time. Here’s what we know
Maryland’s wealthiest earners would pay more in state taxes, while corporations and other workers would get a tax cut under a budget plan Gov. Wes Moore will introduce Wednesday — marking the first time the Democrat has thrown his political weight behind policies that could directly impact most Marylanders’ pocketbooks.
Tax cuts, increases part of Moore’s ‘growth agenda’
Gov. Wes Moore Wednesday proposed a budget he said will promote long-term economic growth and provide tax cuts to many, but it will be  balanced on tax increases on high-income earners in the state.
Maryland governor unveils $67.3B budget, aims to balance deficit with cuts, taxes
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore released details of his $67.3 billion budget on Wednesday. It relies on $2 billion in cuts to state Government as well as nearly $1 billion in tax increases to close a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.
Gov. Wes Moore reveals plan for budget cuts, tax changes in Maryland
Moore has said the state will face difficult choices in handling its worst financial crisis in 20 years, leading to shortfalls that could reach nearly $6 billion by 2030.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore highlights budget, including tax cuts
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How Gov. Wes Moore handles Maryland’s budget crisis could determine his political future
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is about to face his most formidable challenge yet, one that has deep implications for the rest of his term and beyond.
Maryland professor explains economic benefits with tax cuts
Most Marylanders could get a small tax relief if Gov. Wes Moore's proposed fiscal year 2026 budget is passed by the General Assembly.
Maryland braces for budget battle as Gov. Moore plans to unveil cuts
Governor Wes Moore promised his budget will have $2 billion in cuts, while the General Assembly will work to close the remaining $1 billion of the deficit.
Moore balances budget with tax increases, education and healthcare expense cuts
One of Moore's four key pillars is revising the state's tax plan. "This tax system makes no sense in the state of Maryland," said Moore. Under the new plan, the majority of Marylanders, 82% of them, will see cuts or no change. The top 18% will see tax increases.
Maryland economist shares how proposed tax cuts will impact residents
Maryland economist shares how proposed tax cuts will impact residents
Gov. Wes Moore pushing new vehicle fees, increases to reverse some transportation cuts
Gov. Wes Moore's administration will introduce a series of vehicle-related fees, including a new 75-cent fee on online retail deliveries, to reverse hundreds of millions of dollars worth of cuts it proposed last fall to the state's six-year transportation plan.
Maryland Gov. Moore includes income tax increases for wealthy residents to help address $3B deficit
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as ...
Wes Moore committed to rebuilding the state government workforce. Can he do that amid Maryland’s fiscal crisis?
At the start of his administration, Moore issued a goal to rebuild the state government workforce, which shriveled under ...
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Wes Moore outlines changes to Blueprint, cuts to public universities amid funding crisis
Gov. Wes Moore announced his proposed budget for FY 2026 Wednesday, where he and his budget secretary explained how the state ...
'A good speech from a great man': Gov. Wes Moore on Pres. Biden's legacy, farewell address
President Biden delivered his farewell address to the American people tonight. Maryland Governor Wes Moore joins The Eleventh ...
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State Roundup: Moore proposes income tax hike for state’s wealthiest to help fill budget gap; 7 Republican delegates form House Freedom Caucus
Gov.Moore proposes income tax hike for state's wealthiest to help fill budget gap; lawmakers seek to alter timeline for Education Blueprint; seven Republican delegates form House Freedom Caucus.
Critics slam Moore's budget, blame poor planning for $3B deficit, tax hikes on rich
As Maryland Governor Wes Moore prepares to lay out his budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, he's hinting at one key ...