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 [...]
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 [...]
Photo courtesy of First Generation College Bound Governor Wes Moore has announced $5 million in grants to help first-generation students across Maryland access post-secondary education. The funding, provided through the Next Generation Scholars of Maryland Program for the 2025–2026 academic year, will support community-based organizations serving students in low-income, high-poverty school districts. Among [...]
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 [...]
The Administration’s bill to constrain funding associated with the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, HB 504 – Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, was debated on the House floor this week after the House Appropriations and Ways and Means Committees voted to reject many of Governor Wes Moore’s proposed changes. Both committees restored funding allocated to [...]
The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board (AIB) is seeking feedback from stakeholders and the public on the Draft Blueprint Comprehensive Implementation Plan. The Plan is available for direct download here as well as on the AIB’s website here. Additionally, updated Pillar implementation graphics are available for download in an editable Excel file [...]
