Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

The Democrat said he is making plans to protect residents when the inevitable occurs.

House lawmakers gave initial approval to a heavily-amended version of Governor Wes Moore’s proposed changes to the multi-billion-dollar education package Wednesday.

The fund shuffling comes at the cost of some state employee raises.

The legislation alters several state tax credit and loan programs to support businesses in specific tech-focused industries.

The Moore-Miller administration announced its plan to absorb fired federal workers into the state government’s workforce, at a news conference on Friday.

Legislative leaders say the cuts are necessary to prepare for likely cuts in federal spending.

Dozens of superintendents, educators and students testified at a hearing Wednesday that cuts to the education reform package would harm most disadvantaged learners.

The Democrat used his annual address to make the case for his proposed budget, including plans to raise taxes on top earners.

Midday's special live coverage of Governor Moore's 2025 State of the Speech.

Gov. Wes Moore is scheduled to deliver his annual State of the State address Wednesday at noon.