Hogan Says Difficult Budget Decisions Loom

Gov.-elect Larry Hogan says strong medicine is needed to get Maryland's long-running budget problems in order.

Hogan gave a general outline of problems the state is facing on Thursday in Annapolis. While he avoided specifics, Hogan says state government needs to have the courage to avoid increased spending.

"If we can take the strong medicine now, I believe that we can begin to heal our state's economy and that will benefit all Marylanders," Hogan said at a news conference.

Maryland is facing a shortfall of about $300 million for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. The state also has a projected $593 million budget hole in the next fiscal year.

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