Maryland, Wes Moore

Maryland lawmakers, Gov. Wes Moore brace for Trump impact, ‘survival of state’ in March
The Maryland General Assembly’s annual session is about to kick up a notch as lawmakers warn the next five weeks will be the most difficult of the 90-day sprint.
Chamber of Commerce speaks on Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s FY2026 Budget
While Maryland Governor Wes Moore aims to cut the state’s 2.7-billion-dollar deficit, many say the FY2026 proposed budget isn’t the way to go. Representatives of small businesses are in opposition, and the Maryland Chamber of Commerce has even gone on record saying in part quote,
Maryland’s pitch to fired federal workers: Come work for the state
Wes Moore (D) on Friday announced new resources for federal workers who lose their jobs, including an effort to recruit them to state jobs, amid Trump administration cuts that could leave more than 10,
Gov. Wes Moore steps up help for fired federal workers, plans to hire them in state government
Maryland residents impacted by the layoffs in federal agencies could soon have an easier path to securing a new job in state government, Gov. Wes Moore said Friday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore defends budget, federal workers
Maryland Governor Wes Moore testified on his proposed 2026 budget, the governor found himself battling two storms: The massive state deficit and the potential loss of jobs for Maryland’s federal workers.
Governor Wes Moore announces more resources in support of federal workers in Maryland
Governor Wes Moore announces more resources in support of federal workers in Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says ‘off the rails’ meeting with Trump makes him more determined to push back
Gov. Wes Moore said he left a White House meeting on Friday with President Donald Trump and nearly every other governor “more determined than ever” to defend Maryland against the president’s actions.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces plan to help fired federal workers
The Democratic governor said his team will begin looking to put fired workers into open state and county positions through recruiting websites and job fairs.
Maryland lawmakers pitch tax on business services to raise about $1 billion
The proposal is the legislature’s opening revenue offer in budget negotiations with Democratic Gov. Wes Moore amid a ...
Gov. Wes Moore pitches tax plan as defense against Trump. Republicans say it’s a ‘bad deal’ for Maryland.
Gov. Wes Moore — pitching his tax reform proposal directly to lawmakers on Thursday — framed his plan almost entirely as a ...
Maryland agencies seek nearly 900 new hires despite looming budget crisis
As Maryland grapples with a $3 billion budget deficit, calls are intensifying for a hiring freeze across state agencies.
Maryland House lawmakers reject education cuts proposed by Moore
A group of lawmakers in Maryland’s House of Delegates rejected a proposal by Gov. Wes Moore to slow spending by freezing ...
Gov. Wes Moore’s signature EV program at risk as Trump withholds $330M from MDOT
The Trump administration is withholding $330 million in previously approved federal grant awards for about 30 Maryland ...
Maryland Chamber of Commerce claims Gov. Moore's budget proposal could hurt businesses
Maryland small business owners say Gov. Wes Moore's proposed budget plan could end up running them out of business.