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**FILE** Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is working to save $121 million by eliminating vacant state positions, implementing a hiring freeze on new state employees and offering buyouts for some existing state employees, effective July 1. (Robert R. Roberts/The ��鶹Ӱ��Ƶ)

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Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has announced plans to eliminate vacant state positions, freeze new hiring, and offer buyouts in an effort to save $121 million amid a budget crunch, while avoiding layoffs.

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