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St. Mary's College research center remains in governor's budget; college and commissioners debate county pledge and fundraising timeline
Summary
College leaders and commissioners discussed a $1 million county pledge toward a $2.5 million local fundraising requirement that will unlock state design funding already listed in the governor's budget. The college must demonstrate fundraising progress by the end of the calendar year to keep the project moving, officials said.
Representatives from St. Mary's College and county finance staff briefed commissioners on a state-level funding opportunity for a new academic/research building and auditorium. The governor's proposed budget contains design funding for the project, but college and state officials said the project requires a local fundraising match: the college must demonstrate progress toward a $2.5 million local fundraising goal for the state to continue full support in later construction phases.
College representatives asked the board to consider a $1 million county pledge…
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