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.

As energy demands continue to grow, Maryland state leaders, along with energy officials, are working to find long term solutions.During presentations in Annapo

If we fail to act now, the consequences will be severe. Higher taxes, reduced services, and an exodus of residents and businesses could become the norm. Maryland cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the past. It’s time for leaders in Annapolis to make the tough choices necessary to put our state on a path to fiscal sustainability.

Governor Wes Moore promised his budget will have $2 billion in cuts, while the General Assembly will work to close the remaining $1 billion of the deficit.

Maryland state senators and delegates always celebrated their return to Annapolis, but this year, there is a decidedly dark mood around the state house.

As the budget battle just begins to heat up in Annapolis, the frigid temperatures outside didn’t stop a group of Republican delegates from announcing the launch

None of these things are easy. All of them are necessary,” Maryland Gov. Wes aMoore said in a news conference unveiling his plan.

Meanwhile, on Friday Governor Wes Moore toured the Calvert Cliffs nuclear energy facility, highlighting the growing importance of Maryland’s energy issue. It’s adding a charge to an already challenging General Assembly session, where lawmakers have to grapple with a $3 billion hole in the state budget.

The importance of partnerships among local, state and federal leaders was highlighted Friday at the annual Mountain Maryland PACE breakfast in Annapolis. Roughly 300 people, including commissioners from Allegany and Garrett counties,

A march and rally at Lawyers Mall in Annapolis intensified a continued focus on juvenile services, justice and reform in Maryland.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has included higher income tax rates for taxpayers who make more than $500,000 in his budget plan, as well as about $2 billion in budget cuts to address a $3 billion deficit.

Maryland lawmakers are bracing for a fiscally challenging legislative session. The 90-day session begins Wednesday.