Overview
- Gov. Wes Moore urged the Maryland Senate to debate and vote on a House‑passed congressional map that analysts say could yield an 8–0 Democratic delegation, a push that drew boos and faces firm resistance from Senate President Bill Ferguson.
- He reiterated a nearly $70.8 billion FY2027 budget that he says balances without new taxes, closes roughly a $1.4–$1.5 billion gap with about $900 million in cuts and savings, and maintains an 8% Rainy Day Fund.
- Moore proposed $100 million in energy rebates, pressed grid operator PJM to cap prices for two years, and said data centers should cover costs when they strain the grid, while calling for a broader energy mix including renewables, natural gas and nuclear.
- He announced Citizenship Maryland to connect eligible immigrants with legal and community support, and he backed state legislation aimed at guarding residents against what he called unconstitutional federal immigration actions.
- He blamed federal workforce reductions under President Trump for an estimated 24,900 lost federal jobs in Maryland and broader fiscal strain, as Republicans faulted his agenda on affordability and Ferguson signaled no change on the redistricting impasse.