Jack Hogan

The governor has one eye on the state's growing budget deficit and the other on the incoming Trump administration.

Those who want Maryland to have special elections to fill vacant seats in the legislature are hoping that some early progress this session may finally get the proposal passed.

Gov. Wes Moore's budget proposal will include about $2 billion in cuts and be accompanied by plans for $50 million in cost savings.

> Moore turns to tax reform, targeted investments to balance budget

> Moore introduces tax hikes for highest earners to generate needed revenue

> Legislative Black Caucus of MD urges study of reparations among 2025 priorities

Top Democrats in the legislature are concerned about proposed cuts to an agency that helps people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

> Registers of wills fear they’ll be defunded under Moore’s tax plan

Gov. Wes Moore has appointed a New York state cannabis official to be the new director for the Maryland Cannabis Administration, which oversees and regulates the state’s recreational and medical markets.

Advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities say that proposed cuts from Gov. Wes Moore would devastate nonprofit providers and their services.