Statement From Governor Larry Hogan On House Appropriations Budget Recommendations

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement in response to the House Appropriations Committee making its final budget recommendations: 

“Just 24 hours after being sworn in as governor, we introduced a structurally balanced budget without raising taxes or increasing state debt, while also announcing record investment in education. Throughout this process and during numerous meetings with both Democratic and Republican legislators, we asked for their ideas on how to further expand our increased investments in education while still adhering to the basic principles originally outlined for a fiscally responsible budget. While this is just the mid-point in a long process, and there are concerns about certain proposals in the committee’s recommendations, I believe we are headed in the right direction overall.

“I want to thank Chairwoman McIntosh, Speaker Busch, and the House for their hard work so far and for their recognition that this year’s budget must put Maryland on sound financial footing.

“Ultimately, the budget process will not be completed without meaningful discussion on the many tax relief measures our administration has introduced for struggling Maryland families, small businesses, retirees, and veterans. We look forward to continuing to work with the leaders of the House and Senate over the next 30 days to meet our goals and we are hopeful that we will be able to reach a bipartisan agreement on the budget.”