Moore’s fourth budget uses cuts, fund shifts to close $1.5 billion budget gap

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 1,590

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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Gov. Wes Moore (D) unveiled a $70.8 billion fiscal 2027 budget proposal Wednesday that he said increases funds for education, housing and police initiatives, while closing a $1.5 billion budget gap without increased taxes or fees.

The budget, the last of Moore’s curent term, comes as the state grapples with deep cuts to the federal workforce and a stale economy.

“We know the numbers and Maryland is going to be forced to do more with …

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