The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work in the area of State budget policy in the 2019 General Assembly. County governments receive support through multiple state operating budget…
Eliminating the gap in compensation between teachers and high-status professions that require comparable levels of education is a major piece of the [Kirwan] Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education's…
At least 26 states had saved enough in their rainy day funds to cover a greater share of spending in fiscal 2018 than in fiscal 2007, the last full budget…
The Maryland Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education reconvened today in Annapolis. Known as the Kirwan Commission because it is chaired by former University System Chancellor Brit Kirwan, the Commission…
The segments below provide a brief overview of MACo’s work in the area of education policy in the 2019 General Assembly. Follow links for more coverage on Conduit Street and MACo’s Legislative Database. Counties…
The House Appropriations Committee approves several budget shifts, adding $62 million to the school construction budget overall for a total of $500 million. The Governor's proposed budget included $438 million…
Budget conferees on Monday put the finishing touches on a $46.6 billion dollar budget proposal, reconciling several differences between the House and Senate budget proposals. The conference committee's report now…
Funding schools may not work as one-size-fits all. Maryland currently uses separate, targeted funding to recognize the "cost of education" for different regions. Consultants recommended broad changes to this approach.…
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