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County liaison outlines funding uncertainty, school 'blueprint' gap and major bills
Summary
Pam Meister told Carroll County commissioners the legislative session is unusually fluid: the federal continuing resolution eased an immediate lapse, but the state budget and changes to school ‘‘Blueprint2019'' funding could leave Carroll with millions in local shortfalls; several high-profile bills remain in flux.
Pam Meister, the county's legislative liaison, told the Carroll County Board of Commissioners on March 20 that the state and federal budget picture remains uncertain and that several bills could materially affect local finances.
"This is different than in past years," Meister said of the General Assembly's behavior, urging commissioners to continue advocacy even for measures that have not yet crossed over. She highlighted that while the governor's proposed budget includes some increases, local jurisdictions face potential cost shifts — notably a proposed shift in teacher pension costs and changes tied to the…
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