Governor moves to fund textbooks for private schools in Maryland
Maryland leaders debate a one to three year plan to pay for private school textbooks using cigarette restitution funding. Supporters call it an investment in children while critics warn it diverts funds from public education and raises concerns of policy drift. Names cited include Hoffman Dowling Hubbard and groups like ACLU, teachers union, PTA, Catholic Conference.
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Assu Asn
Baltimore City
Hoffman
ACLU
Maryland
The
State Teachers Union
National Association For the Advancement of Colored Fee
PTA
Religious Organizc
Catholic Conference
James Hubbard
Prince George’s County
Hubbard
Dowing
Mr. Dowling
Man sought on back child support and assault charges
Deputies and FBI deputies pursued Franklin after a reported assault and as a suspect in a federal warrant for unlawful flight. He allegedly owes over 5800 in back child support for his twin daughters and is described as traveling between Frederick and a location. Detectives stated the hunt extended long.
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Tan
Jenkins
State’s Attorney’s Office
Franklin
Lawmakers Push Parole Reforms Amid Education Funding Debates
Maryland legislators urged tougher parole and probation rules for violent offenders and debated new funding measures. Senator Taylor backed bills for stricter parole after release and for mental hospital holds, while Delegate Hecht pushed reforms. The Thornton Commission recommends a 133 million dollar bridge loan and future funding for higher education and collective bargaining rights for college employees. County officials questioned state funding, noting concerns over matching sums and rising costs. Governor Patrie Glenden proposed a Community Legacy Program to revitalize cities, modeled on a rural initiative to preserve open space.
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Milter
Senate
Ferguson
Frederick
Sue Hecht
Frederick Washington
House
Judiciary Committee
Taylor
Allegany County Democrat
Thornton Commission
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Tae
Acccin
Frederick Coun
Terre Roy Rhoderick
Jeph Bryce
Patrie Glendening
Countes
Country rocker Coty breaks into national limelight
The article profiles Coty, an alt country artist with rock roots, who told a friend he had one week to prove himself. By week’s end he knew 80 songs, prompting the belief he could not be let go. Coty, 36, released Chance and Circumstance in 1997 and drew fans across the country.
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The
Who
Willie Nelson
Coty
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