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Prince George's County officials warned of worsening Maryland budget gap and possible federal-driven job losses
Summary
County committee heard an informational briefing on the Maryland budget outlook, including a larger state revenue shortfall, estimates of federal job losses affecting county wages, and several proposed state tax options under discussion.
Prince George's County Council Vice Chair Wanika Fisher convened the General Assembly Committee on March 11 for an informational briefing on the evolving Maryland budget picture and possible effects on the county.
Barnes, a longtime state budget presenter (introduced in the session as former chair Barnes), told the committee that "the budget deficit has increased from 3,000,000,000 to roughly $3,300,000,000." He and Delegate Jimmy Tarlow described a Board of Revenue Estimates update that also showed a roughly $280 million drop in projected revenue between fiscal years 2025 and 2026 and warned that job losses at the federal level could depress local income-tax receipts.
Why it matters: County officials said a…
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