Maryland Governor Vetoes Reparations Study, Sparking Outrage | JQJO

Maryland Governor Wes Moore vetoed 23 bills, including a highly publicized reparations study commission bill and legislation examining data center impacts. The vetoes sparked swift, angry reactions from lawmakers, who plan to pursue overrides. Moore's decision, particularly concerning the reparations bill, drew criticism from the Legislative Black Caucus, who highlighted the bill's focus solely on studying historical inequality, not demanding payments. Other vetoed bills included studies on climate change and its effects on the state. The governor's office cited no specific concerns about the bills during the legislative session.