When the Maryland General Assembly’s session opened in January, the fear about a historic budget deficit was at the top of everyone’s mind. Not only was the state facing a deficit following a decade of stagnant economic growth, but radical changes from the Trump Administration that could disrupt the state’s economy helped to block out other legislative issues. 

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Whether at the federal, state, or local level, far-right politicians in Maryland have demonstrated their absolute disdain for employees in the public sector. The newly-formed Maryland House Republican Freedom Caucus, in response to the Elon Musk administration’s move to bulldoze federal agencies and fire thousands of Marylanders, callously responded that changing careers is “just a part of life.”

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Democratic lawmakers have agreed on a plan to close the state's $3 billion budget deficit through a mix of cuts and new taxes. The deal, announced Thursday, March 20th, includes $2.3 billion in spending reductions and fund transfers, along with revenue increases from tax reforms and new fees.

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Maryland’s state budget grows more grim with a new projection of $280 million added to the shortfall in expected revenue for 2025 and 2026. The state’s deficit for 2026 could balloon to $3.2 billion, with some officials warning it may reach $6 billion by 2030. The driving force behind this crisis - federal job and grant cuts.

As the Maryland General Assembly and Governor Wes Moore negotiate to balance the fiscal 2026 budget, the stakes are high. The impact of these financial constraints is exacerbated by proposals from the Trump Administration and congressional Republicans to overhaul entitlement programs such as Medicaid, SNAP, and potentially Social Security. Adding to the uncertainty ...

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Join us on March 4 and stand up to protect our kids!

On Tuesday, March 4, educators, students, parents and community allies will stand up against assaults on public education and on opportunity for America’s youth. We are calling on lawmakers to strengthen, not undermine, our local public schools and the services they provide to children, families and communities.

By highlighting the harmful consequences of these attacks on public schools and students, we aim to build public pressure on policymakers and amplify the voices of those directly impacted.

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Join us for UNION NIGHT IN ANNAPOLIS 
on MONDAY, MARCH 10TH!

We will join with union members from across the state for this rally organized by the AFL-CIO. Hear from union leaders, community leaders, and legislators about what we've been fighting for this legislative session! After the rally, join us in the State House to hear some of the proceedings.

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