Maryland Governor Wes Moore plans to cut the state budget by $2 billion, aiming to protect working families and essential social services.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore said that his proposal for the state’s budget will include $2 billion in cuts when it’s released later this month.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has warned that massive budget cuts are on the way as state lawmakers try to solve a $3 billion budget gap. Moore told Maryland residents Wednesday to brace themselves for $2 billion worth of cuts in his soon-to-be-released budget.