Democrats who control Maryland’s legislature are hoping Republican Gov. Larry Hogan approves spending $80 million that lawmakers have fenced off for education, health care, public safety and agriculture, but a Hogan spokesman says the governor hasn’t decided yet due to economic uncertainties.
The money could be released at the start of the new fiscal year Friday, though Matt Clark, the governor’s spokesman, said the decision won’t be made this week.
“We’re not making that decision on July 1,” Clark said. “That decision has not been made, but we are very uncomfortable with this approach and don’t feel good about raiding the piggy bank in this way.”
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