Annapolis, MD – According to The Baltimore Sun, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a $70.8 billion operating budget into law on April 9, 2026, successfully addressing a projected $1.4 billion deficit for fiscal year 2027 without imposing new taxes on residents. This action, taken ahead of the legislative session’s conclusion, underscores the administration’s commitment to … Read more
Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, under the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future law, all Maryland school districts must achieve a minimum teacher salary of $60,000 by July 1, 2026. With only three months remaining until this deadline, half of the state’s 24 districts continue to grapple with compliance, highlighting ongoing challenges in Maryland education … Read more
Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, Maryland public schools continued to grapple with declining academic performance in 2025, even as state funding surged by more than $2 billion over the previous three years. Key indicators such as four-year high school graduation rates, dropout rates, and SAT scores all showed negative trends, raising questions about … Read more
Baltimore, MD – According to FOX Baltimore, Maryland officials are preparing for a significant financial challenge as the state faces a projected budget deficit exceeding one billion dollars in the upcoming fiscal year, largely driven by surging expenditures on public education. The Maryland Department of Budget and Management recently released preliminary figures indicating that the … Read more