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Harford County leaders warn state budget choices shift costs to local schools and roads

Inside Harford County (Harford County TV) · February 9, 2026
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Summary

County Executive Bob Casley told Harford County TV that state budget choices and policy changes are transferring costs to counties, citing reduced state funding for school construction, a requirement to raise teacher starting pay to $60,000 and a suggested $3.5 million county pension contribution.

Harford County Executive Bob Casley told Inside Harford County that decisions in the Maryland General Assembly are shifting costs from the state to counties, affecting public schools, road maintenance and county finances.

Why it matters: Casley said the state collects major tax revenues and then returns portions to counties; recent…

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