Will Maryland’s governor heed his own budget warning?

Last weekend in Ocean City, Gov. Wes Moore had his big chance to command the undivided attention of elected officials at the county and municipal level from Friendsville to Crisfield at the annual Maryland Association of Counties’ summer conference. It’s considered a big spotlight moment for Maryland governors, particularly those like Moore facing his first full 90-day legislative session beginning Jan. 10, 2024. And what was the 44-year-old Democrat’s vision for the future?