Prince George’s Advances P3 Plan to Build Schools
The Prince George's County Council voted to advance a public-private partnership (P3) plan to build six new schools in the county. The county plans to build five new middle schools…
Amended School Construction Bill Moving Through Senate
The amended Built to Learn Act would still drive an additional $2.2 billion in school construction funding, by leveraging casino "lockbox" revenues for bonds but makes substantial changes. HB 1…
A Look at the State’s 2019 Capital Budget
The Maryland Department of Legislative Service's 90 Day Report, a review of legislation passed during the General Assembly's last term, includes an overview of the capital budget which is relevant to…
CDAC Starts Capital Debt Recommendation Process
The Capital Debt Affordability Committee held the first of three annual meetings, starting the process of recommending a level of capital debt for the State. The Capital Debt Affordability Committee…
Montgomery Unveils $4.23 Billion Capital Improvements Program
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich introduced his first recommended $4.23 billion FY 21-FY26 capital improvements program (CIP) and FY21 capital budget to address the County’s major needs over the next six…
Prince George’s Schools Embark on Ambitious Climate Action Plan
Prince George's County Public Schools approved an ambitious climate change action plan to lower the school system's carbon footprint and incorporate climate education into school curriculum. In total, the plan…
Garrett Co. Elementary School Named One of Few Green Ribbon Schools Nationwide
The U.S. Department of Education (USDE) named Crellin Elementary School (CES) in Oakland, Garrett County, a 2022 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools award honoree. CES is the only…
Proposed Procurement Overhaul A Poor Fit for County Contracts
On March 8, 2022, Executive Director Michael Sanderson testified before the House Health and Government Operations Committee in opposition to HB 1353 - Omnibus Procurement Reform Act ("OPRA") of 2022. This…
