Moore has said the state will face difficult choices in handling its worst financial crisis in 20 years, leading to shortfalls that could reach nearly $6 billion by 2030.

This year was supposed to be huge for education spending. The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, the state’s expensive and ambitious plan to make schools the best in the nation, called for a massive investments in teachers and wraparound services for low-income students.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Governor Wes Moore released details of his $67.3 billion budget on Wednesday. It relies on $2 billion in cuts to state Government as well as nearly $1 billion in tax increases to close a nearly $3 billion budget deficit.