Maryland is grappling with a significant budget hole that all but guarantees another debate in Annapolis over whether they should make deep cuts or raise taxes.

Maryland is facing a $2.7 billion budget deficit, and experts said the historic gap can't be fixed by shuffling money around. The dire report has fueled concerns that cuts in services and tax increases may be on the table.

When lawmakers left Annapolis this spring, they celebrated the passing of a budget that avoided broad tax increases. But when they return in two months, the sam