Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will offer a voluntary buyout program and implement a hiring freeze for state employees, according to an internal letter.

As federal cuts swept across the nation, residents in the DMV are beginning to see impacts on their own local and state budgets. On Tuesday, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced several changes for state government workers,

Maryland Governor Wes Moore recently announced a state hiring freeze, featuring volunteer employee buyouts and the elimination of vacant jobs. The cost reductions are expected to save Maryland $121 million for the fiscal year 2026.