Anonymous wrote:Maryland had a $5.5 billion surplus at the start of 2023, but by late 2024, it had accumulated a $3 billion deficit. In early 2025, the state passed a significant tax hike to help address this deficit, with a capital gains surcharge on high earners. An analysis warned that this plan could also impact middle-class families.
In recent years, Maryland has lost billions in adjusted gross income (AGI) through "wealth drain," as residents with higher incomes have moved out of the state. This outflow is concentrated in specific areas, including Montgomery, Baltimore, and Anne Arundel counties, and Baltimore City.
Maryland's economy is highly dependent on federal jobs and contracts. Since January 2025, the state has lost more than 15,100 federal jobs, which pay higher than average private-sector wages. The Board of Revenue Estimates warned that these losses, along with a slowing labor market and potential federal shutdowns, could further dampen growth.
Anonymous wrote:He lied on his resume. He didn't earn a bronze star.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MD/office-of-the-governor#google_vignette
All the deputy chiefs of staff are making 200k, and almost all employees got a 20% raise last yr (right as the state government issued a hiring freeze, and buyout offer).
Significantly higher than the Omalley and Hogan governments.
Salaries everywhere are higher now than during the O’Malley and Hogan governments. And they’re set by the legislature, not by Moore.
I'm aware of that.
Who do you think asks the legislature for their 20% bumps?
These are just very, very high salaries for state government- many of whom are making more than Moore himself- the governor.
DP.
Wes Moore requested the higher salaries.
And while it’s nice to hand out benefits, salary increases, and other “free stuff,” it is not free.
It comes at the expense of our budget, which is suffering at the moment (thanks in part to Moore).
I regret voting for him. Won’t make that mistake again.
Why is this a debate. He will win 100%. No way in 2026 will Marylanders elect a republican.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MD/office-of-the-governor#google_vignette
All the deputy chiefs of staff are making 200k, and almost all employees got a 20% raise last yr (right as the state government issued a hiring freeze, and buyout offer).
Significantly higher than the Omalley and Hogan governments.
Salaries everywhere are higher now than during the O’Malley and Hogan governments. And they’re set by the legislature, not by Moore.
I'm aware of that.
Who do you think asks the legislature for their 20% bumps?
These are just very, very high salaries for state government- many of whom are making more than Moore himself- the governor.
DP.
Wes Moore requested the higher salaries.
And while it’s nice to hand out benefits, salary increases, and other “free stuff,” it is not free.
It comes at the expense of our budget, which is suffering at the moment (thanks in part to Moore).
I regret voting for him. Won’t make that mistake again.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MD/office-of-the-governor#google_vignette
All the deputy chiefs of staff are making 200k, and almost all employees got a 20% raise last yr (right as the state government issued a hiring freeze, and buyout offer).
Significantly higher than the Omalley and Hogan governments.
Salaries everywhere are higher now than during the O’Malley and Hogan governments. And they’re set by the legislature, not by Moore.
I'm aware of that.
Who do you think asks the legislature for their 20% bumps?
These are just very, very high salaries for state government- many of whom are making more than Moore himself- the governor.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:ICYMI: Wes Moore is vacationing at Clooney’s villa in Lake Como…pay attention and try to keep up.
Daily Mail posted pics.
LOL. Clooney thinks he is a kingmaker.
Anonymous wrote:ICYMI: Wes Moore is vacationing at Clooney’s villa in Lake Como…pay attention and try to keep up.
Daily Mail posted pics.
Anonymous wrote:ICYMI: Wes Moore is vacationing at Clooney’s villa in Lake Como…pay attention and try to keep up.
Daily Mail posted pics.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:https://govsalaries.com/salaries/MD/office-of-the-governor#google_vignette
All the deputy chiefs of staff are making 200k, and almost all employees got a 20% raise last yr (right as the state government issued a hiring freeze, and buyout offer).
Significantly higher than the Omalley and Hogan governments.
Salaries everywhere are higher now than during the O’Malley and Hogan governments. And they’re set by the legislature, not by Moore.