Overview
- Addressing a joint session in Annapolis, Moore outlined priorities that include balancing the budget, tackling affordability, strengthening public safety, and setting immigration policy.
- His FY2027 plan totals nearly $70.8 billion, closes a roughly $1.4–$1.5 billion shortfall without new taxes through cuts and savings, and keeps about 8% in the Rainy Day Fund.
- Moore linked Maryland’s fiscal strain to Trump administration reductions, citing federal workforce cuts that affected nearly 25,000 state residents.
- The House passed a mid‑cycle congressional map that would extend the 1st District into Anne Arundel and Howard counties, but Senate President Bill Ferguson has resisted a floor vote, warning the shift could cost Democrats a seat.
- In the speech, Moore adopted a conciliatory tone on redistricting and emphasized working with Senate leaders, as broader tensions with the White House continued following his uninvitation from the NGA dinner.