The battle to solve Maryland’s $3 billion budget deficit has prompted a debate between the state’s two most recent leaders, who are pointing fingers and blaming each other for the fiscal crisis. On Wednesday,

Moore has said the state will face difficult choices in handling its worst financial crisis in 20 years, leading to shortfalls that could reach nearly $6 billion by 2030.

Governor Wes Moore says two-thirds of the people of Maryland, or 82%, will be getting a tax cut soon. Moore joins “CUOMO” to discuss his balanced Maryland budget and says “this is the moment when Maryland can actually grow economically” while helping working families.

At the start of his administration, Moore issued a goal to rebuild the state government workforce, which shriveled under former Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican.

Gov. Wes Moore (D-MD) joined CNN's Jake Tapper on Tuesday and discussed how he plans to work alongside President-elect Donald Trump. JAKE TAPPER: So president-elect Trump has been vocal with his criticism of the governor of California.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore released details of his $67.3 billion budget on Wednesday. It relies on $2 billion in cuts to state Government as well as nearly $1 billion in tax increases to close a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is about to face his most formidable challenge yet, one that has deep implications for the rest of his term and beyond.

Moore said the brunt of the tax increases will be shouldered by Marylanders with a household income north of $700,000 a year. In 2023, more than 18% of Maryland households were estimated to earn $200,