Lawmakers Face Off Over Cutting School Funding in Maryland
Maryland officials clash as counties push to relax the maintenance of effort rule, potentially reducing per student funding for new pupils. Frederick County warns the change could cut 1.6 million from next year’s school budget, threatening programs including adult education. Local boards largely oppose the bill, with Baltimore County the only board backing it.
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Annapolis
Frederick County
David Bliden
Maryland Association of Counties
Board of Commissioners
Mark Blom
Karl Robbins Jr
Robbins
Henry Heller
D Montgomery
and Means
MABE
Carolyn Scott
Baltimore County
National Aids Program Office
Youth Gang Substance Abuse
Federal Council On Aging
Bilingual Education
Appropriations Committee
David Obey
Wisconsin
White House
Congress
House
Newt Gingrich
Leon Panetta
County budget outlines new schools and safety complex plan
The budget proposes $1.3 million for Orchard Grove and $1 million for Deer Crossing elementary schools. It also includes $169,000 to begin planning a new state police barracks on West Patrick Street and supports a potential public safety complex with city, county, and state police. Other items cover water system upgrades, Middletown science facilities, wastewater plant upgrades, park land acquisition, and college renovations.
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Orchard Grove
Ballenger Creek
Deer Crossing
Lake Linganore
Braddock Heights
Braddock Water Co
Middletown School
Frederick City
West Patrick Street
Jim Hagg
Sue Hecht
Glendening
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend
David Mitchell
Hecht
House Appropriations Committee
Cunningham Falls State Park
Echo Lake
South Mountain Natural Environment Area
Myersville
Glendening details Maryland capital budget plans for counties
Governor delivers outline of capital budget priorities for Baltimore and Prince George’s County. He disputes claims of using funds to win football stadium support, highlights $20 million for Montgomery County conference center and $4 million for a regional technology center, plus $3 million to modernize and rewire aging schools to expand computer and media access.
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Glendening
Baltimore
Prince George’s County
Montgomery County
General Assembly
Steelers Faithful Pack Bar For Super Bowl Day
Mr D Ascoli explains pandemonium on Super Bowl Sunday as the Steelers face the Cowboys. He chose the Steelers for their friendly fans and strong bar connections after buying the place seven years ago. Regular Charles West, new to the Steelers but loyal since midway last season, says he’s a regular now.
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Frederick County
Charles West
Mr. West
D’ascoli
Redskins
Steelers
Pennsylvania
Trans-Tech expansion eyed to add 60 000 sq ft center
Trans-Tech plans a 60,000 square foot center off Metropolitan Way set to open in August creating 100 jobs over three years. The project follows a $20 million Motorola order and underscores continued aggressive growth, aided by government support and parent Alpha Industries. Steelers imagery and local chatter pepper the piece, contrasting business expansion with town pride.
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Metropolitan Way
Buczynski
Motorola
Boston
Trans-Tech
Alpha Industries
Weve Got Frederick Written All Over Us
Frederick Netas Post chronicles a local pride campaign highlighting Frederick in community projects and events. The piece underscores civic enthusiasm and ties to regional identity with interviews from residents and officials.
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Frederick
Frederick Netas
Budget Deal Nears as Republicans and White House Strike Compromise
A tentative accord aims to keep the government open for 45 days with modest goals and 75 percent funding for many programs. Leaders call the talks tense and essential to avoid another shutdown while seeking deficit reductions and debt limit extension.
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Bob Livingston
R-La
House Appropriations Committee
House
Mark Foley
R-Fla
AmeriCorps National Service Program
Ounce of Prevention Council
Cops On the Beat
Clinton
Congress
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Academy OF the Visitation
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The
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
Bernadette Emerson
Spechive
David Reichenbaugh
State Police
Deion Sanders
Reichenbaugh
Pittsburgh
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