State Roundup: Lawmakers reviewing Hogan budget with eye toward boosting schools, covid relief; contentious debate over spousal exemption
MD LAWMAKERS BEGIN REVIEW OF HOGAN BUDGET: Gov. Larry Hogan (R) predicted this week that leaders of the Democratic-controlled General Assembly would not have much to complain about when he released his $49.35 billion budget for fiscal 2022. And, he was right at least, to a degree, reports Ovetta Wiggins in the Post.
While they praised the spending plan in general, lawmakers said they’ll have work to find more ways to help public schools and people affected by the coronavirus pandemic, Pamela Wood and Bryn Stole of the Sun report.
State Roundup: Police, education reform on legislative agenda; Hogan says Maryland Guard was ready to aid D.C., delayed by Pentagon
Maryland U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin addresses the House during the challenge to the Pennsylvania vote after the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol was quelled. Screenshot from CBS News Facebook page.
POLICE REFORM, EDUCATION AMONG ISSUES ON AGENDA: Pamela Wood of the Sun outlines the key issues that will be brought up by the General Assembly during this 90-day session that begins on Wednesday. They include: police reform, public education – including overriding Gov. Hogan’s veto of the Kirwan plan – and pandemic proposals.