Gun and ammo turn-in in Rockville event details
Rockville residents may anonymously surrender guns and ammunition this Saturday at the Public Service Training Academy on Darnestown Road from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Have A Heart Business Alliance will donate 25 dollars per gun to the Division of Child Protection at Children’s Hospital. Authorities will request gun type, store items in separate bags, and forward items to the sheriff’s department for serial checks and disposal. Montgomery County Police join the program with Enough is Enough and the Sheriff’s Department.
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Montgomery County School Board seeks public input on 15.3M budget cut
Montgomery County faces a 15.3 million reduction from the coming year budget. Board president Ben Gordon warns cuts could raise class sizes and affect instructional salaries, programs, and services. She notes council cuts mainly hit instructional costs and salaries, prompting possible contract renegotiations.
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Settlement approved in Prince George's school board dispute
The Prince George's County Council approved an out of court settlement in a school board suit alleging withheld education funds. The deal raises the 1996 budget by 21 million over 1995, to 704 million, while outlining potential cuts in salaries, staffing, textbooks, and nonclassroom programs to meet funding.
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Clergy oppose bill promoting prayer at school events
Clergy from several denominations protested a bill allowing prayer at voluntary school events such as graduations. They argued it breaches church state separation and warned student delivered messages could spread hatred. Senator Venables defended the measure in a confrontation with faith leaders.
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