Day: March 22, 2010

Prince George’s to keep disparity aid, pushes for education fix

Prince George’s County is poised to reclaim $18 million in state aid for next year under a Senate budget proposal, but county lawmakers are still pushing for a permanent solution to an issue they say could continue to jeopardize both local and school aid.

The county was slated in Gov. Martin O’Malley’s proposed budget to lose that money in the state’s “disparity grant” program, which helps poorer jurisdictions provide services that are roughly equivalent to those in richer counties.

State Roundup March 22, 2010

Senate budget cuts hit counties, auto insurance rates might go up, and Maryland might have to move its primary earlier than September. Plus, Maryland moves out of the south. And check out our weekly podcast! SENATE BUDGET: The Senate budget committee has taken the...

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