Maryland Gov. Wes Moore unveils $70.8B budget plan for FY 2027

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Wednesday released a proposed $70.8 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, including nearly $900 million in targeted reductions and other cost‑saving measures.

SNAP benefits: Maryland governor declares state of emergency as food aid nears cutoff

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has declared a state of emergency to use federal emergency funds and keep food assistance running as SNAP benefits are set to expire this weekend.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says he's not running for president in 2028

During an appearance on NBC News' "Meet the Press" on Sunday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said he's ruling out running for president in 2028, after months of speculation.

Maryland and Virginia redistricting: What to know about the political battle ahead

As political tensions over congressional redistricting rise across the United States, Maryland and Virginia could soon become the next battlegrounds in a widening partisan struggle to shape the future of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Moore says Maryland still in talks with Commanders over stadium

Maryland Governor Wes Moore says he’s staying in "consistent communication" with the Washington Commanders’ ownership as the team weighs its options for a new stadium. 

Maryland audit finds racial bias in autopsies of police custody deaths

A new audit in Maryland reveals medical examiners in Maryland displayed racial and pro-police bias, finding 41 deaths in police custody should have been ruled as homicides.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says federal layoffs may impact already-troubled state budget

Maryland Governor Wes Moore says the state’s budget troubles are bad and could get worse as federal agencies in the state face cutbacks, and federal workers in Maryland face layoffs.  The governor testified on his controversial budget plan, calling for income tax hikes and new taxes on delivery fees. 

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivers 'State of the State' address as anti-Trump protests rage nearby

In his ‘State of the State’ address Wednesday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore talked about the state's multi-billion dollar budget gap while also taking aim at policies coming from the Trump White House.  

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore admits error in Bronze Star claim on fellowship application

Maryland Governor Wes Moore acknowledged in an interview with FOX 5 on Friday that he mistakenly claimed to have received a Bronze Star for his military service in Afghanistan on a White House fellowship application 18 years ago. The error came to light after the New York Times obtained a copy of the application earlier this week.