Maryland’s Affordability Crisis | Annapolis News

Maryland’s economy just got a brutal ranking—second worst in the nation—thanks to a new CNBC poll, as residents grapple with skyrocketing taxes and fees on everything from car registrations to rentals. A new group, the Maryland Affordability Project, is sounding the alarm, revealing the state is two-and-a-half times pricier than Delaware, three times more than Pennsylvania, and four times more than Virginia. With 20,000 people fleeing last year alone, the group warns population loss and economic strain are hitting hard, especially as jobs remain scarce. Governor Wes Moore has pledged to cut costs, and the project is pushing for urgent action on taxes, housing, and energy bills—aiming to turn Maryland from a financial drag into a livable, competitive state. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d73413e507f97038