Courtesy: MDOT Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of former Delegate Tony Bridges as Administrator of the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), succeeding outgoing MTA Administrator Holly Arnold, effective September 1, 2026. "Tony Bridges brings a rare combination of hands-on transit experience, legislative insight, and an unwavering commitment to Maryland," said Gov. Moore. "From his [...]
Courtesy: Maryland Manual On-line Governor Wes Moore announced today that Maryland Department of Budget and Management Secretary Helene Grady will step away from state service in October after nearly 3 years of service to the state. From the Governor's press release, “Secretary Helene Grady is a true public servant in every beautiful sense [...]
Three hundred pieces of legislation are set to take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation will impose a new 3% tax on the sale of many informational technology services, make changes to the income tax and make changes to the tax or fee structure for cannabis, vehicle emissions, and mobile sports wagering. Other changes [...]
On Friday, May 16, Governor Wes Moore announced a series of vetoes on legislation passed during the 2025 Legislative Session. The list of 23 bills vetoed includes legislation establishing a Maryland Reparations Commission (SB 587 veto letter), several bills requiring extensive studies across state agencies focusing on climate change mitigation, data center impacts, education technology resource [...]
The Department of Legislative Services recently released the 2025 Joint Chairmen's Report summarizing final budget actions taken on the State's operating and capital budget by the House Appropriations Committee and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee. House Bill 350 is the State operating budget, making appropriations for support of the State government, for aid to [...]
HB 424(SB0357), which expands the authority of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, passed the Senate on party lines. The Board, which currently works to reduce the cost of prescription medications on the state's health plan, would gain new power to set upper-payment limits on prescription medications in the commercial market. The expansion aims to cap [...]
The Governor and legislative leaders have put forth a broad spending plan that includes over $1 billion in new taxes and an estimated $2.5 billion in budget cuts to cover an estimated $3 billion deficit in fiscal year 2026. The budget plan will leave a reserve for fiscal year 2027 and includes “federal spending triggers” [...]
Courtesy of the Comptroller's Office Maryland’s economic outlook took a significant hit this week as the Board of Revenue Estimates reduced revenue projections by $280 million. The revised forecast is below the December 2024 projections. While this size of decline is typically within the norm, state officials are bracing for significant economic impact [...]
Governor Moore recently signed three executive orders to help increase economic development and modernize state government. The orders establish the Maryland Advanced Air Mobility Council to seize the growth potential for the Advanced Air Mobility industry; launch the Digital Infrastructure Group to advance statewide broadband expansion; and streamline the functions and responsibilities of the Governor’s [...]
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