State Comptroller Peter Franchot, a long-time advocate of a post-Labor Day start of schools around the state, defended Gov. Larry Hogan’s move despite concerns raised by some that it may cost families more money for additional daycare resulting from the later start of schools.
Board grants controversial wetlands license to Kent Island developer
Wednesday, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Treasurer Nancy Kopp voted in favor of granting a wetlands license to a Kent Island developer, despite complaints from residents and previous application rejections.
Board questions agencies’ procurement processes, minority business participation
At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Comptroller Peter Franchot questioned the state’s process of granting contracts and challenged the dearth of minority business subcontracts in University System of Maryland contracts.
Hogan, Franchot blast state contractor over speaking payments to O’Malley
The Board of Public Works tabled a contract renewal vote with the Environmental Systems Research Institute, over ethical concerns about the company’s speaking contract with former Gov. Martin O’Malley.
Hockey Growing in Maryland as Washington Capitals, Ovechkin Make Waves In NHL
Ask youth league directors, rink coordinators, shop owners and anyone associated else with ice hockey why the sport is growing in Maryland and the answer is the same: The Washington Capitals and Alexander Ovechkin.
University Construction Projects Draw Governor’s Ire After Officials Ask for Additional Funding
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan — along with the rest of the Board of Public Works — did not hide his irritation with Maryland universities’ request for nearly $35 million in construction funding above original estimates, after officials were unable…
Hogan, Franchot Share Concerns Over Procurement, School Maintenance at Governor’s First Public Works Meeting
At his first Board of Public Works meeting, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan found an ally in Comptroller Peter Franchot, who supported the governor’s increased focus on school maintenance over replacement, and reforming the state’s contract-award process.
Hogan Signs Comptroller’s Petition to Push Back School Start Day Past Labor Day
Gov.-elect Larry Hogan added his signature to Comptroller Peter Franchot’s “Let Summer Be Summer” petition Thursday morning, totaling 13,244 people in support of a later start date for public schools.