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Maryland Governor Declares Hiring Freeze Amid Budget Cuts

6/26/2025

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Moore Implements Hiring Freeze

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a hiring freeze and workforce cuts, driven by $121 million in budget reductions from Trump-era policies. He stressed the importance of strategic planning to sustain vital services during these tough financial times. To ease the impact, the state will introduce voluntary buyouts, striving to protect essential functions.

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Moore Implements Hiring Freeze

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has declared a hiring freeze and workforce cuts, driven by $121 million in budget reductions from Trump-era policies. He stressed the importance of strategic planning to sustain vital services during these tough financial times. To ease the impact, the state will introduce voluntary buyouts, striving to protect essential functions.

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