The battle to solve Maryland’s $3 billion budget deficit has prompted a debate between the state’s two most recent leaders, who are pointing fingers and blaming each other for the fiscal crisis. On Wednesday,

Moore has said the state will face difficult choices in handling its worst financial crisis in 20 years, leading to shortfalls that could reach nearly $6 billion by 2030.

None of these things are easy. All of them are necessary,” Maryland Gov. Wes aMoore said in a news conference unveiling his plan.

At the start of his administration, Moore issued a goal to rebuild the state government workforce, which shriveled under former Gov. Larry Hogan, a Republican.

More than 60% of Marylanders surveyed approve of the job Gov. Wes Moore is doing in office, while they are strongly against raising taxes to improve the state's deficit, according to the latest Gonzales poll.