Maryland Freedom Caucus Opposes Governor Moore’s $71 Billion Budget, Warns of Future Tax Increases
The Maryland Freedom Caucus has announced its unified opposition to Governor Wes Moore’s proposed $71 billion state budget, raising concerns that the record-setting spending plan could lead to significant tax increases for Maryland residents in the near future. The budget, which passed out of the Maryland House of Delegates on Thursday, March 26, is the largest in state history and now moves to a conference committee, according to the statement. Final passage is expected next week. Members of the Maryland Freedom Caucus argue that the proposal reflects what they describe as a pattern of unsustainable government spending, warning it fails to address long-term fiscal challenges facing the state. “A vote for this budget is a vote for next year’s tax increase,” said Caucus Chair Matt Morgan. “We are staring at a $3 billion structural deficit, layered on top of billions in new spending commitments that have no stable funding source. Annapolis continues to operate as if resou...
