$725 million in new Kirwan school funding passes Senate, House committees
Senate education committee chair Paul Pinsky holds up the Kirwan Commission report during floor discussion of the bill in the Senate Tuesday. Pinsky was also a member of the commission. MarylandReporter.com photo by Glynis Kazanjian. By Diane Rey For Maryland […]
$725 million in new Kirwan school funding passes Senate, House committees
By Maryland Reporter
Senate education committee chair Paul Pinsky holds up the Kirwan Commission report during floor discussion of the bill in the Senate Tuesday. Pinsky was also a member of the commission. MarylandReporter.com photo by Glynis Kazanjian. By Diane Rey For Maryland […]
School construction funding stalled in the Maryland Senate
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Prescription Drug Affordability Board advances in Maryland House
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Numerous red flags in University of Maryland Medical System contracting with board members’ firms
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