How was the $3.8 billion cost of the Blueprint calculated? You’ll be shocked

By: Kalman Hettleman

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: February 2, 2026

Words: 840

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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The $3.8 billion cost of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future was pulled out of political thin air.

That may be hard to believe. But beneath all the fierce controversy over whether Blueprint funding is too much or too little, the origin and validity of the $3.8 billion have been hidden.

The truth about them should be a game-changer in the debate over the adequacy of Blueprint funding. As a member of the Kirwan Commission, …

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