Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has vetoed a bill that would have established a commission to explore reparations for slavery.
In a veto message issued on May 16, Moore noted that the state has already approved at least two commissions to study this matter and said that “it’s not the time for further study.”
Instead, he urged lawmakers to shift their focus toward concrete actions aimed at addressing racial disparities.
“In light of the many important studies that have taken place on this issue over nearly three decades, now is the time to focus on the work itself: Narrowing the racial wealth gap, expanding homeownership, uplifting entrepreneurs of color, and closing the foundational disparities that lead to inequality—from food insecurity to education,” he said….