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1 day ago · But some cost increases emerged during a transition on how providers were paid by the state, according to analysts. “We knew that the payments under the new system were …

3 days ago · An effort by the Department of Health to get public input Friday on $200 million in proposed cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration instead left advocates feeling …

6 days ago · Van Hollen, demonstrators at U.S. Capitol rally against Trump’s ‘direct attack’ on education BY: Shauneen Miranda - February 5, 2025 U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), …

5 days ago · Gov. Wes Moore used his third State of the State address to call for bipartisan cooperation from lawmakers to solve the mounting fiscal challenges facing the state. While his …

Feb 3, 2025 · Legislative leaders said Monday that they will introduce a package of bills designed to produce more energy in-state and lower consumers’ utility bills. The legislation would …

Jan 7, 2025 · Senate President Bill Ferguson is warning Maryland lawmakers they will have to walk a tightrope this session to maintain state priorities while closing a $2.7 billion budget …

Jan 8, 2025 · Gov. Wes Moore (D) made the scene across Annapolis Wednesday, as tradition dictates for governors on the opening day of the General Assembly session. He started the …

Nov 12, 2024 · “We can build a durable and resilient economy by righting our state’s tax code,” the group said. “Maryland can also raise $1.6 billion in revenue each year to support good …

Jan 3, 2025 · “The serious fiscal challenges … highlight the need for our leaders to take responsible action to fix our tax system and raise the revenue needed to fund the education, …