Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a state hiring freeze, voluntary employee buyouts, and the elimination of vacant positions on Tuesday, citing a "historic fiscal challenge."

Gov. Wes Moore told Maryland state employees in an email Tuesday that they should brace for a hiring freeze, voluntary buyouts and reductions to the workforce to balance a state budget that has been heavily impacted by Trump administration spending cuts.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore will offer a voluntary buyout program and implement a hiring freeze for state employees, according to an internal letter.