For the last eight years, Republican lawmakers repeatedly tried to cut the governor’s budget and were beaten back by Democrats.
Tuesday, Republicans in the House of Delegates tried to prevent cuts and changes they didn’t like in the budget proposed by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
Legislators hoped to “reclaim the education system” by grappling with several concerns about standardized tests in the state and the way they’ve overtaken the school calendar.
With the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) testing being newly implemented this year, legislators are reacting to complaints from constituents and teachers about excessive testing hours.
Hogan panel hears from advocates, addicts on scope of heroin problem in Maryland; senator seeks delay in fracking liability bill; bill would begin to restore public campaign financing fund; lawmakers hope to smooth the way for craft distilleries; Washington County lawmakers seek to stem black fly problem; and after numerous delays, confirmation of Hogan nominee for higher ed secretary now in doubt.
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