Advocates direct frustrations over disability budget cuts during Tuesday rally

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 25, 2026

Words: 895

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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Tensions were on full display during a rally Tuesday in Annapolis by advocates and individuals with developmental disabilities who have grown frustrated with continuing cuts in state funding to the agency that oversees the services helping them live their day-to-day lives.

The latest rallies come as the House prepares to take up a Senate budget proposal that would cut $126 million from the DDA in fiscal 2027 — down from the $150 million proposed in …

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