Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal this week to cut nearly $150 million from the current fiscal year’s budget to cover unexpectedly high Medicaid and child care costs leaves unanswered questions about projected multi-billion-dollar budget shortfalls spurred by other spending in the coming years.

Wes Moore (D-MA) announced a proposal that will cut $150 million in spending across five state agencies and the state savings account in order to finance Medicaid and childcare. The proposed cuts will drain the states' savings account by 10%.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions on Wednesday to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges.