Maryland revenue down $250 million from projections

Maryland's economy isn't doing nearly as well as state officials had hoped.

Comptroller Peter Franchot announced Tuesday afternoon that revenue collection is down $250 million from the estimates used to build the budget last year.

Wages did not rise as much as expected, nor did how much people spent. While employment increased, most of the new jobs were low paying ones, Franchot said.

“These numbers reflect a continued slow and anemic economic recovery in our state with Marylanders struggling to keep pace,” Franchot said in a statement. “While a few more Marylanders have jobs, overall wages continue to fail to keep pace with the cost of living for too many families. The figures underscore a vulnerable and uncertain economy and the need to keep to a sensible fiscal course ahead."

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