Budget

Residents will not see their property taxes go up as the mayor promises to keep things level, focusing on growth and transparency.

For the second time this session, the House has given final approval to a bill that would ease restrictions on Congressional redistricting, but the Senate is not budging.

The House of Delegates has given final approval to a balanced state budget, as well as initial approval of a redistricting Constitutional amendment that is on track to die in the Senate.

The general bonds will be paired with around $3.8 billion in additional funds to total a capital spending plan of almost $6 billion.

Maryland’s fastest growing county is juggling nearly $50 million in additional funding requests even after the county budget reached $1 billion in 2025.

While new budget forecasts keep recent fiscal projections steady, student enrollment drops could provide Maryland some financial relief.

As Frederick County begins its budgeting process for next fiscal year, residents made their voices heard at a meeting Monday night.

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor calls for public comment as no residents spoke at the first of five public meetings as the city begins its budgeting process for fiscal year 2027.

Gov. Wes Moore is freezing the hiring of new state employees, offering voluntary buyouts and planning to eliminate vacant jobs and possibly consolidate offices.

The council must vote on any amendments to the mayor’s $4.6B budget proposal by June 26th.