Maryland General Assembly 2026 Session Opens Under Fiscal Pressure and Election-Year Politics
The 2026 regular session of the Maryland General Assembly — its 449th convening — is set to begin at noon on Wednesday,...
Tag: Maryland budget
Can Maryland Afford a 3% Flat Tax?
By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews — Annapolis Watch By the time any major tax proposal reaches a hearing room in Annapolis,...
Audit Flags $8.5 Billion in Maryland Spending With Weak Oversight, Raises Transparency Concerns
By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews A new state audit is raising serious questions about transparency and accountability in...
A $45 Million “Bump” Doesn’t Fix a $1.5 Billion Hole: Maryland’s Budget Reality Check
By Michael Phillips | MDBayNews Maryland officials are touting a modestly improved revenue forecast as a sign of stability....
How to Legally Avoid Maryland’s New Taxes and Fees: Smart Strategies and Cross-State Workarounds
By Michael Phillips As Maryland rolls out a wave of new taxes and fees—from mileage-based vehicle charges to expanded...
How Many Ways Can Governor Wes Moore Gaslight Maryland?
By Michael Phillips If there's one thing Governor Wes Moore has perfected, it's the art of promising everything and...
Robin Hood in a Suit: Wes Moore’s Financial Shell Game Is Burning Maryland
Governor Wes Moore wants you to believe he’s your hero. He says 94% of Marylanders got a tax break. He says he's creating...
OP-ED: The Vanishing Surplus — How Wes Moore Let Maryland’s Budget Fall Off a Cliff
Not long ago, Maryland’s finances were the envy of the region. Former Governor Larry Hogan, despite fierce opposition...