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Citing federal funds, Gov. Moore says surplus ‘wasn’t real’: ‘It’s dark money gaslighting’

When former Gov. Larry Hogan prepared to leave office, he had strong words for lawmakers and the incoming administration: don’t spend the more than $5 billion surplus. Fast forward, and now, the state ...
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U.S. government surplus swells to $307B in February

The U.S.government posted a $307.0B deficit for February 2025, slightly more than the $302.5B shortfall expected and up from the $128.6B it recorded in January, the U.S. Treasury Department said on ...
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Gov. Moore said state surplus ‘wasn’t real.’ His budget said otherwise.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore raised some eyebrows this week by saying the state’s $5.5 billion budget surplus “wasn’t real,” after describing the state’s “fortunate financial position” at the beginning of ...
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U.S. government surplus rises more than expected as tariffs increase

The U.S. government pulled in $258.4B in April, more than the $256.4B consensus, according to the U.S. Treasury's monthly statement released on Monday, as the U.S. collected more tariffs and Americans ...