Maryland’s wealthiest earners would pay more in state taxes, while corporations and other workers would get a tax cut under a budget plan Gov. Wes Moore will introduce Wednesday — marking the first time the Democrat has thrown his political weight behind policies that could directly impact most Marylanders’ pocketbooks.

In an interview with WJZ, Governor Wes Moore said his FY2026 budget will bring major tax cuts to 82% of Marylanders, while increasing tax rates for the state's highest earners.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore introduced his $67.3 billion operating budget proposal for 2026 that he said is based on growing the economy to provide a path to work, wages and wealth. Amid an almost $3 billion budget shortfall,