ANNAPOLIS, MD — When Governor Wes Moore took office in January 2023, Maryland was riding high on a $5.5 billion surplus—an economic cushion carefully preserved by outgoing Governor Larry Hogan. Fast forward to 2025, and Maryland is staring down a $3 billion structural deficit with no real plan to plug the hole. The question taxpayers are asking is simple:
Where did the money go?
Moore promised “bold, transformative” change—but what Marylanders are getting is bold overspending, bureaucratic bloat, and massive red ink.
FROM SURPLUS TO SINKHOLE
Under Hogan’s watch, Maryland kept spending in check while maintaining essential services. He avoided tax hikes, resisted bloated budgets, and still managed to invest in infrastructure and education.
But Moore? In just two years, the Democratic governor burned through one of the largest surpluses in state history. His administration claims it’s all part of a long-term “investment” in equity, education, and infrastructure. But the numbers—and the results—tell a different story.
A CLOSER LOOK: WHERE YOUR MONEY WENT
1. Education Spending with No Accountability
Moore signed off on massive increases to comply with the Kirwan Blueprint for Education, costing billions over the next decade. But is it working?
- Test scores are flat or declining in many districts.
- Baltimore City schools received hundreds of millions—yet dozens still have zero students proficient in math.
- Moore’s Department of Education has no clear audit system to track performance against spending.
Translation: Moore is pumping money into a broken system with no strings attached.
2. Bloated Bureaucracies in the Name of ‘Equity’
From “Chief Equity Officers” to “Diversity Consultants,” Moore created layers of state jobs and commissions with vague goals and oversized salaries.
- A single new equity task force: $11.5 million
- Equity offices across agencies: $78 million
- Hundreds of new staff hired with no measurable outcomes
This is bureaucracy for bureaucracy’s sake—a jobs program for political allies dressed up as progress.
3. Sanctuary Spending and Social Services Surge
Maryland doubled down on its unofficial “sanctuary state” status—despite the growing cost to taxpayers:
- Free healthcare and housing subsidies for undocumented residents
- Legal defense funds for non-citizens facing deportation
- Expansion of “Language Access” departments in nearly every agency
Moore isn’t just spending taxpayer money—he’s prioritizing illegal immigrants over citizens in need.
4. Climate Cash Grabs
Moore pledged to make Maryland the “California of the East” on green policy. And he’s doing it—with your money.
- $1.2 billion pledged for green transit and electric school buses
- $400 million for offshore wind development—most of it going to private contractors
- Millions more on carbon compliance schemes that punish small businesses
Meanwhile, the Purple Line remains a $9 billion mess, and rural infrastructure is crumbling.
DEBT, TAX HIKES, AND A RAINY DAY RAID COMING?
Here’s the kicker: Moore’s budget office now proposes raiding the Rainy Day Fund and raising taxes to cover the hole he created.
That means:
- Gas taxes? Up.
- Tolls? Up.
- Sales tax on services? Being explored.
- Property tax hike? Not off the table.
The surplus is gone, and Marylanders are now footing the bill for Moore’s utopian wishlist.
BUT WAIT—IS THIS BY DESIGN?
Some analysts argue Moore’s overspending is not incompetence—but intentional. The plan? Create the crisis, then push through progressive tax reform and federal bailout pleas.
And while Marylanders are busy trying to afford groceries, Moore is already auditioning for the national stage—appearing on MSNBC, jet-setting with national Democrats, and flirting with presidential buzz.
Meanwhile, your wallet is getting lighter, and your roads, schools, and courts aren’t getting any better.
THE REAL QUESTION: WHO BENEFITS?
Moore’s “transformational” spending hasn’t helped the average working Marylander. But it has:
- Created hundreds of new state jobs—many political appointees
- Funneled millions to nonprofit allies with no transparency
- Rewarded contractors and consultants who fund Democratic campaigns
This isn’t just mismanagement—it’s cronyism in a hoodie.
TAKEAWAY
Wes Moore promised to “leave no one behind.”
But the only people being left behind are:
- Maryland taxpayers
- Parents
- Small business owners
- And anyone who expected real results, not political theater
THE CALL TO ACTION:
Demand a full audit of Moore’s spending.
Push your local reps to oppose new tax hikes.
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Maryland didn’t lose its surplus—Wes Moore spent it.
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