US EditionGov. Moore Announces $10B Toward Education in Budget Proposal
Governor Moore proposes historic $10.2 billion for public schools and $124 million for law enforcement, aiming to enhance education quality and public safety amid budget challenges.
- On Thursday, Governor Wes Moore unveiled a fiscal year 2027 budget proposing a record $10.2 billion for Maryland schools and $124.1 million for public safety aid to local law enforcement agencies.
- To modernize schools and support educators, Moore cites a $1.4 billion shortfall, with about $1400 million for construction and $19 million for licensing efforts.
- Supporters including Maryland READS highlighted that the proposal would boost education spending by $373.8 million over FY26 and raise per-student spending to $11,811, underscoring shared commitment to education.
- The legislature will take up the proposal next week when the Maryland General Assembly convenes for a 90-day session, while Maryland Republicans criticize the increase as fiscally irresponsible.
- Looking to the coming years, lawmakers note more than 10 MILLION will be allocated for an Academic Excellence program with a $10.9 million initial downpayment, despite warnings from Senate Minority Leader Steve Hershey that the Blueprint could cause up to $10 billion in deficits.
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Governor Wes Moore highlighted this Thursday a sharp decline in violent crime and announced a significant increase in state spending on public safety and education, as part of a tour of Maryland to promote his new budget proposal. During an event in front of Maryland State Police headquarters in College Park, Moore claimed that homicides have decreased by 44% throughout the state over the past three years. In that same period, Baltimore recorded…
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces $10B for education in proposed budget
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is setting aside more than $10 billion toward funding public schools as part of his proposed fiscal year 2027 budget. The proposed funds, announced during a press conference Wednesday at Frederick High School, will go toward a variety of projects across the state. “Maryland has the talent and the drive to have the best schools in the country, but that requires more than just high standards — it requires us to continue mak…
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Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday touted sharp declines in violent crime and announced major increases in state spending on public safety and education as he continued
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