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.
Moore announces tax increases for the wealthy to close budget gap
Moore has also pledged making $2 billion in cuts to help close a $3 billion budget gap, targeting some spending on climate initiatives and government inefficiency.
Moore to cut taxes for most Marylanders, raise taxes for highest earners
Governor Wes Moore announced new details on his tax plan for the 2026 fiscal year. "We're going to introduce a new package that for two thirds of all Marylanders, they're about to get a tax cut," said Governor Moore to a group of reporters.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says budget plan includes $2B in cuts, sets ‘very high bar’ for tax increases
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said that his proposal for the state’s budget will include $2 billion in cuts. He declined to specify which areas of the state’s roughly $63 billion budget
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Gov. Moore stops short of guaranteeing no new taxes ahead of budget cuts
Gov. 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.
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Maryland’s Democratic governor has quickly gained a national profile and enjoys strong support at home. But a $3 billion budget shortfall is going to force him to make some unpopular choices.