The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore On Lowering Energy Bills, Redistricting, ICE's Impact + More
Jan 30, 2026
Wes Moore, Maryland governor and author focused on economic development and housing. He discusses plans to lower energy bills with a $40 credit and supply-boosting policies. He talks about redistricting as a defense of democracy, concerns about ICE’s expanded funding and voter protections, and state steps to ease housing costs.
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Baltimore's Turnaround Through Local Partnerships
- Wes Moore credits coordinated local partnerships for Baltimore's rapid crime decline and downtown revival.
- He points to job growth, new investments, and major sports and event deals as signs Baltimore is turning around.
Lower Bills By Expanding Energy Supply
- Increase energy supply by approving more solar, wind, and nuclear projects to reduce prices.
- Combine short-term rebates with long-term supply expansion to lower household energy bills.
Federal Cuts Disproportionately Hurt Maryland
- Wes Moore highlights Maryland's heavy exposure to federal workforce actions and policy shifts.
- He warns large ICE budget increases divert funds from healthcare and assistance, harming states like Maryland.
