STOCKTON, Md. -- Anxiety is building on Maryland’s Eastern Shore as the state moves closer to finalizing major budget cuts that could affect vulnerable residents. Maryland lawmakers are considering a $126 million reduction to the Developmental Disabilities Administration. 

Families, caregivers and advocates gathered in Salisbury on Saturday for a “Save Our Services” rally, urging state leaders to protect disability programs they say are essential to Marylanders — particularly in rural communities on the Eastern Shore.

STOCKTON, Md. -- In his recently proposed budget, Governor Wes Moore included a $200 million budget cut to the Developmental Disabilities Administration(DDA). This comes as state leaders try to tackle a $3 billion deficit.