For many of us Labor Day is synonymous with the start of the school year. But, in Maryland, many schools begin before the holiday. And that’s the rub.
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Governor Hogan Faces His First Board of Public Works
Governor Larry Hogan’s first Board of Public Works meeting was highlighted by talks on school maintenance and funding.
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…
Franchot Visits Baltimore City School, Says He Will Advocate for Replacement Building
Comptroller Peter Franchot assured staff and students at Graceland Park-O’Donnell Heights Elementary School and the city’s school board that he will push for the funding of a replacement school as he toured the building Friday morning.
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.
Franchot Says Shop Locally This Holiday Season
State Comptroller Peter Franchot was in Bethesda Wednesday, urging Marylanders to step away from their computers and shop locally this holiday season.
Maryland Online Sales Tax Ignored by Enforcers, Customers
As Marylanders join millions of others nationwide in the computer shopping blitz that’s become known as Cyber Monday, they should think about this: If they paid the sales tax they owe to the state for such purchases, Maryland would be $200 million richer.
Voters Narrowly Approve Casino Expansion
Gambling expansion was too close to call Tuesday night, with 51.6 percent for, 48.4 percent against and many votes uncounted.
Redistricting Referendum Seeks to Strengthen Democratic Control of State
Question 5 on Tuesday’s ballot asks Marylanders to approve a congressional redistricting map that both Republicans and Democrats say was drawn to weaken Republicans and protect Democrats in a Democratic state.