House aiming to mandate funding for Maryland HBCUs

Amid settlement talks between Gov. Larry Hogan and alumni from Maryland’s four historically black institutions, the House of Delegates will hold a hearing Friday on legislation which would force the governor to appropriate over $16 million for each university, starting in 2021.

Legislators ask governor to increase HBCU funding

Maryland’s historically black colleges say there are inequalities when it comes to being properly funded by the state. A senate committee heard testimony on a bill REQUIRING the Governor to include additional for the state’s HBCU’s in his budget.

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…

Maryland Education Experts Pleased, But Wary of Policies in Obama Speech

Maryland education leaders liked President Obama’s comments on education in his State of the Union speech, but they worried about his mandate to keep higher education costs affordable.