March 27th, 2018 by WCBC Radio
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is making a renewed push for school safety as the General Assembly enters its last two weeks of session. The Republican governor on Monday highlighted his proposal for $125 million for capital improvements. He also has called for another $50 million annually to pay for school resource officers and technology. A panel of budget negotiators met recently to talk about $41.6 million for school safety initiatives now in the budget bill. The issue is getting added attention after last week’s school shooting in St. Mary’s County resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl and the 17-year-old shooter. Hogan also urged the House to pass a crime bill the Senate approved. It includes tougher sentences for repeat violent offenders and funding for programs to reduce crime…
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