When is a budget cut a budget cut? That’s a question that Republicans and Democrats in Maryland are wrangling over as Governor Larry Hogan’s budget undergoes scrutiny. Regardless of where you stand on that point, grade schools in the state will get about $144 million less than they thought next year. Roy Meyers, Professor of Political Science and Affiliate Professor of Public Policy at the University of Maryland Baltimore County is back with us in the studio to talk about the proposed education budget.
For some in-depth recent reporting , check out Luke Broadwater's piece in the Baltimore Sun, "Baltimore's development boom leads to loss in school aid." The Capital News Service reported recently on the inflation adjustment and long-term effects of the proposed budget.
