Critics call it a "sleep tax". Supporters say - it's a way to keep mattresses out of landfills. A bill that would add a fee to the sale of mattresses in Maryland just got one step closer to passing.

Gov. Wes Moore said the fiscal 2026 budget needs to give a tax break to middle-class taxpayers, but he sidestepped questions ...

The swift pivot marks yet another Trump-induced change in course for lawmakers already navigating a tough budget squeeze.

Gov. Wes Moore said the fiscal 2026 budget needs to give a tax break to middle-class taxpayers, but he sidestepped questions ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is defending the state budget that’s moving forward with tax increases as “deeply responsible,” and ...

It seems increasingly likely that Marylanders and Maryland businesses will be on the hook for an additional $1.6 billion in ...

Maryland lawmakers spar over taxes and cuts as they finalize the 2026 budget to address a $3 billion deficit. ANNAPOLIS, Md. ...

The latest proposed Maryland state budget framework includes tax and fee changes. This includes 3% tech tax and increases in ...

In their attempt to manage Maryland’s $3.3 billion-and-growing budget deficit, General Assembly lawmakers are seeking to rake ...

The limited budget documents reviewed by Spotlight on Maryland showed that an average Maryland household, comprising a family ...

Details regarding the suddenly announced budget framework agreement between Gov. Wes Moore and the General Assembly ...

According to Gov. Moore, 94% of Marylanders will either get a tax cut or see no change in their income taxes under the agreed-upon budget. This is an increase from the governor's initial proposal in ...