Maryland Officials, Lawmakers React to Gov. Moore’s Budget Crunch Announcement

Maryland officials, lawmakers react to Gov. Moore’s budget crunch announcement

Members of the Maryland General Assembly are reacting to the news that Gov. Wes Moore is instituting a hiring freeze, eliminating vacant positions and offering buyouts to some employees.

Gov. Wes Moore announces state hiring freeze, buyouts to close budget shortfall

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a hiring freeze will go into effect July 1 and voluntary buyouts are on the way as the state looks to close a $121 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year. In a letter to state employees Tuesday, Moore listed the steps his administration is taking to save money: In addition to the hiring...

Buy-out offers, hiring freeze coming for state government amid budget crunch