Maryland Gov. Moore Announces State Hiring Freeze

Gov. Moore made a huge announcement on Tuesday, bringing big changes to Maryland. Starting July 1st the state will implement a hiring freeze, voluntary employee buyouts, and the elimination of vacant positions due to a “historic fiscal challenge.”

The governor’s office sent an email to state workers, calling the critical financial climate the worst since the Great Depression, citing in part, “a federal administration that continues to harm Maryland’s people and the economy.”

The Governor also added,

“As a critical means to achieve that end, the budget requires the executive branch to make $121 million in General Fund personnel cost reductions in fiscal year 2026.” 

Gov. Moore said the buyout program is still being worked on and will be determined in the next several weeks. The state says there will be facility consolidations, and it will eliminate vacant jobs based on “alignment with mission priorities.”

State leaders are asking agencies to do assessments to see which open positions can be eliminated.

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