Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion budget gap. He told Maryland residents Wednesday to brace themselves for $2 billion worth of cuts in his soon-to-be-released budget.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion budget gap. Moore told Maryland residents Wednesday to brace themselves for $2 billion worth of cuts in his soon-to-be-released budget.

Maryland state senators and delegates always celebrated their return to Annapolis, but this year, there is a decidedly dark mood around the state house.

The Maryland General Assembly kicks off the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday where lawmakers will confront a $3 billion budget shortfall.

Maryland lawmakers are bracing for a fiscally challenging legislative session, which begins Wednesday. They are facing a budget deficit of roughly $3 billion and uncertainties about reductions in the federal government under President-elect Donald Trump that could have a big impact on the state.

The 447th session of the Maryland General Assembly began Wednesday with its regular fanfare, though talk of the massive budget deficit lawmakers are set to tangle with marked speeches and discussions.

As lawmakers prepare to head back to the State House for the start of the 2025 legislative session, the budget deficit looms, and tough conversations appear to