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Maryland Citizens for the Arts’ Executive Director: Gov. Moore’s budget cuts ‘unacceptable’

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Executive Director of Maryland Citizens for the Arts is slamming Governor Wes Moore’s proposed FY 2026 budget cuts. In a recent blog post, Nicholas Cohen says Governor Moore’s proposals are “unacceptable” and could have “devastating consequences.” In Governor Moore’s initial Fiscal Year 2026 budget proposal, he recommended keeping level funding for the Maryland State Arts Council and fully […]

The Arc Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services blast Governor Moore’s State of the State following budget cuts for Marylanders with developmental disabilities

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—Members of Maryland’s developmental disabilities community say they remain deeply disappointed in Governor Wes Moore’s budget decisions that cut $200 million in general funds, resulting in a massive $457 million (state and federal) cut for FY26. This represents a 22% reduction in funding for critical developmental disabilities services and supports for Marylanders with developmental disabilities such as autism, cerebral […]

Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition to host emergency rally to protect developmental disability services in Maryland

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—The Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition, which includes The Arc Maryland, Disability Rights Maryland, Maryland Association of Community Services (MACS), Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council, and People on the Go Maryland, will hold a crucial rally in Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Monday night to highlight the impact of the proposed $457 million budget cut to developmental disabilities services. Organizers say […]

Future in Focus: Disabled Marylanders abandoned by Governor Moore

Posted on January 27, 2025 by News Desk

The following is an editorial piece from Maryland House of Delegates candidate Glen Geelhaar. Governor Moore’s budget priorities are becoming clear—and troubling. His proposed 2025 budget includes a $200 million cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and eliminates $5.5 million for Low Intensity Support Services. These cuts strip families of children with autism of access to programs like therapeutic […]

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Baltimore County announces 2025 series of budget town hall meetings

Posted on January 24, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County on Friday announced its 2025 series of town hall meetings to hear from constituents and stakeholders about their ideas and priorities for the County’s FY26 budget. Seven meetings – one for each County Council district – will provide a forum for public discussion focused on future budget priorities and ensure that community members have the opportunity to […]

Governor Wes Moore 2023 State of the State

Governor Moore unveils $67.3 billion FY 2026 budget plan, vehicle and online delivery fee increases proposed

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Maryland Governor Wes Moore has released the Moore-Miller administration’s $67.3 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2026. The plan focuses on four key areas: growing the economy, strengthening Maryland’s workforce, modernizing government, and fixing the state’s tax system. The proposal accomplishes these goals without raising sales or property taxes, while increasing taxes and fees elsewhere. “We are guided by […]

Penn Line Odenton MARC Station in Anne Arundel County

Maryland Department of Transportation releases $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Department of Transportation has released its $21.2 billion final six-year capital budget for fiscal years 2025-30. The budget fully funds and revives projects that prioritize safety and reliability while driving economic growth statewide. “Maryland deserves and demands to have a safe and reliable transportation system that is accessible for all to use and helps drive our ability […]

Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Rogers proposes $2.98 billion budget

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Chris Montcalmo

TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Myriam Rogers has proposed a $2.98 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2026, a $126.4 million increase over the current year. The proposal, presented Jan. 14 to the Board of Education, aims to address the needs of the system’s 110,000 students and prioritize recruitment and retention of its more than 20,000 staff members. The […]

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