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Prince George’s County staff warn federal funding uncertainty could deepen local budget strain
Summary
County-contracted lobbyists and consultants told the General Assembly Committee that Maryland’s 2025 budget leaves Prince George’s County exposed to federal funding shifts, and they flagged a likely special session to address remaining gaps and potential federal cuts to Medicaid and other programs.
Prince George’s County General Assembly Committee members were told Tuesday that Maryland’s 2025 budget and continuing federal uncertainty could force additional state and local budget action this year.
Consultants speaking to the committee said the state adopted a $67.9 billion operating budget for fiscal 2026 but also built significant reserves while making hundreds of millions in cuts and revenue changes that shift cost pressure to counties. Daryl Barnes of Barnes International told the committee, “We were able to put $2,100,000,000 away in the rainy day fund,” and described a mix of revenue increases and departmental reductions in the enacted plan.
The committee’s presenters said the risk stems largely from possible federal actions that would reduce reimbursements for programs such as Medicaid…
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