Maryland Budget

Maryland's newly inaugurated governor unveiled his first budget proposal for 2023-2024 on Friday, and WYPR News Director Matt Bush helps us unpack its most important elements.

The outgoing Republican governor Larry Hogan advocated for several budgetary priorities, including funding for police and assistance for several healthcare organizations.

The state’s top financial officer recommends saving a bigger chunk for more turbulent economic times.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, or AFSCME, the union representing most government employees, says vacancies across state agencies limit workers' ability to provide essential services, from processing unemployment claims to caring for patients at state hospitals.

Gov. Larry Hogan proposes putting most of the money into the state's "rainy day fund."

State lawmakers pressed budget officials Wednesday afternoon on whether they’ll use federal dollars to help school systems dealing with staff shortages.

Almost a third of it goes to Maryland's Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund

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