Maryland's economy under Wes Moore: Comparing 2022 and 2026 amid affordability crisis
By
Bria Overs
Pulled from the oven just right. Trustworthy, fact-dense, deeply satisfying.
Summary
This article compares Maryland's economy in 2022 versus 2026 as Gov. Wes Moore seeks reelection. It highlights an affordability crisis marked by inflation pressuring wages, federal job cuts, rising utility costs, and insufficient housing construction. The piece uses Ronald Reagan's famous "Are you better off?" framing to evaluate Moore's economic record since taking office in 2023, while acknowledging that governors have limited control over broader economic forces.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledNo governor can control everything about the economy or the cost of living.
Are you better off than you were four years ago?
Inflation is putting pressure on wages, thousands of federal jobs were slashed, utility bills are a major pain point and the state is way behind on building more housing.
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