As introduced, the Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act (BRFA) of 2012 includes a provision to relieve the school boards from the requirement to pay pension costs for federally funded teachers. …
In the wake of recently-introduced legislation to strengthen the state's Maintenance of Effort law, the Washington Post has written its own critique of the legislation, concluding it to be "a…
As reported by the Baltimore Sun, both the House and Senate are considering tax increases as a part of their budget plan. However, their proposals are very different. The Senate…
On March 1, Howard County government held a press conference to vocalize the devastating financial impacts the Governor's proposed pension shift would have on the county government services. Howard County…
On Thursday, Caroline County Commissioners held a press conference in response to the Governor's proposed pension shift that would cost the county $1.4 million in the next fiscal year. Caroline…
The Dorchester County Council and the Dorchester County Board of Education have issued a joint statement on the Governor's proposed teacher pension shift to county governments. An excerpt from the…
Carroll County is hosting a public forum this evening to allow discussion about potential effects of state funding cuts and mandates on county school funding capacity. From coverage in the…
On February 22, County Executive John Leopold appointed John Hammond as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). John replaces Dennis Callahan as CAO who passed away from a heart attack on…
