Maryland Gov. Wes Moore

State vehicles, technology and real estate are among the areas the governor’s office will look for savings.

Governor Wes Moore and local superintendents have also suggested scaling back the Blueprint’s increase in planning time due to tight teacher resources.

As the General Assembly opened its 90-day session, the governor and legislators offered different options for filling a nearly $3 billion deficit.

The survey covered multiple topics including what voters thought of Wes Moore’s job performance and whether they’re for or against paying more taxes to help fill the state’s nearly $3 billion budget hole.

The Maryland senate president says new taxes should be part of the state’s plan to deal with the deficit when the legislature returns to Annapolis in January.

Governor Wes Moore first called to delay giving teachers more “collaboration” time for lesson planning and professional development in state address last week.

State policymakers said energy costs are also likely to feature prominently in the legislative session that begins in January.

While Moore supports the idea, he is not submitting his own bill changing the law or adding this effort to his list of priorities for the session.

The Preakness Festival will be spread through the city and state. It will feature months of activities, including family-friendly events, the races themselves and a headline concert.

Are the vacants in a once thriving community bringing in squatters or are the squatters hindering progress? Organizers, investors and residents grapple with how to best revitalize the area.