The 2026 General Assembly Session came to a close Monday, April 13th at midnight! A total of 2,654 bills were introduced, of which 887 bills were passed by both chambers over the course of this session, compared to 878 passed in 2025. Governor Moore presided over the first bill signing on February 17th, 2026, the [...]
Utility RELIEF Act The House of Delegates passed the Utility RELIEF Act(HB 1532) by a vote of 108–25, aiming to lower gas and electric bills as early as this summer. The bill cuts the EmPOWER surcharge (about $15-$20/month), with lawmakers estimating at least $150/year in savings. It also reforms utility rate-setting, addresses data centers, and [...]
The Senate Budget and Taxation Committee approved a state budget proposal(SB 282) Friday that, if adopted by both chambers of the General Assembly, is projected to leave the state with a $250 million surplus at the close of the fiscal year. The plan largely aligns with the roughly $70.8 billion budget proposal introduced in January [...]
The $70.8 billion budget plan for fiscal year 2027, proposed by Governor Wes Moore, will address a projected $1.5 billion deficit without increasing taxes, but analysts are predicting that this may only be a short-term solution. According to a fiscal briefing by the Department of Legislative Services, Governor Moore’s budget plan may stabilize Maryland’s fiscal [...]
Governor Wes Moore released highlights of his proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget on January 8, outlining major funding priorities in two areas of high interest to stakeholders: law enforcement and public education. The proposals come amid ongoing discussions around crime reduction strategies, Blueprint implementation, school construction, and statewide workforce needs. Public Safety & Law Enforcement [...]
The Spending Affordability Committee met yesterday to make its recommendations to the Governor and General Assembly to guide budget discussions for the upcoming fiscal year. While the Committee’s primary responsibility is to establish a level of spending for the State operating budget that is reflective of the current and prospective condition of the State’s economy, the Committee also makes other [...]
Maryland’s revenue outlook showed a slight improvement in the latest update from the Board of Revenue Estimates, which occurred on December 12, 2025. However, state fiscal leaders emphasized that the gains fall well short of resolving the significant budget challenges ahead. Projected general fund revenues for FY27 increased modestly by $9.1 million since September, bringing [...]
During yesterday’s Spending Affordability Committee meeting, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) shared its updated budget projections for the next six years. The briefing informed lawmakers that, contrary to earlier forecasts, fiscal 2027 is now projected to end with a shortfall of nearly $1.5 billion, which is almost five times larger than predicted this spring. [...]
Governor Wes Moore has appointed Yaakov “Jake” Weissmann as Maryland’s next Secretary of Budget and Management, succeeding Helene Grady, who announced her departure earlier this year. Weissmann currently serves as Vice President of Government Relations and Community Affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, where he has played a key role in advancing policy [...]
The 2025 General Assembly Session came to a close Monday, April 7th at midnight! A total of 2,605 bills were introduced, of which 878 bills were passed by both chambers over the course of this session, compared to 1,053 passed in 2024. Following tradition, Governor Moore presided over the first bill signing on April 8, the day [...]
