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State leaders tell Prince George's County: budget squeeze, federal job losses and health funding top concerns
Summary
Maryland legislative leaders and the state comptroller told the county council that the state faces a roughly $1.4 billion shortfall, federal job losses are reducing county revenues, and priorities this session include affordability, Medicaid protections, energy costs and targeted supports such as the Earned Income Tax Credit and behavioral‑health investments.
At a working lunch during the council retreat, Maryland legislative leaders and state officials briefed the county council on the state's fiscal and policy priorities for the 2026 session and offered county‑level support.
Speaker of the Maryland House (remote) told the council the General Assembly must address a projected $1.4 billion deficit and the budget will require difficult choices. She flagged recent federal job losses and reduced federal funding as drivers of local stress and said…
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