Senator Ready Corrects the False School “Book Ban” Narrative Spread by the Carroll County Times
Senator Justin Ready recently sounded off on social media regarding the Carroll County Times recent article claiming 2 more books “banned” by Carroll County Public Schools.
Carroll County Budget Crunch: $30M Deficit Doom, Education Blueprint, and Public Library Activism Dominate Budget Debates
The fiscal battleground of Carroll County heated up last week as commissioners tackled a looming deficit projected to exceed $30 million by 2030. In a series of intense sessions, discussions ranged from employee salary increases to the contentious Maryland Blueprint for Education, showcasing the county’s financial tightrope walk.
Carroll County Commissioners Face Fiscal Tightrope in Budgeting Season
The Carroll County commissioners launched their budgeting season with a bang, but the fireworks weren’t celebratory. Instead, they were faced with a daunting $12.4 million deficit and the looming specter of Maryland’s Blueprint for Education, a state-level mandate that’s sending shockwaves through local budgets.
Carroll County Legislators Express Grave Concerns about So-Called “Freedom to Read Act”
Bill HB785 Would Remove Local Control from Maryland’s Boards of Education The following is a press release from Carroll County…
Former Governor Bob Ehrlich Endorses Zihmer and Malveaux in High-Stakes Carroll County BOE Race
In a significant endorsement for the upcoming Board of Education race in Carroll County, Former Governor Bob Ehrlich (R) threw his support behind candidates Kristen Zihmer and Greg Malveaux at a campaign event hosted by Zihmer last Thursday, February 22nd.
Controversial “Freedom to Read Act” Sparks Statewide Debate Over Local Control in Maryland Education
Will Governor Wes Moore’s campaign promise to protect local control of school systems prevail?
Smooth Sailing: Four BOE Hopefuls To Skip Primary Election, Head Straight to Generals
With only four candidates needed to advance through the primaries, all four will immediately progress to the general election in November, and their names will not appear on the primary ballot.
Carroll County’s Debate Over Artificial Sports Turf Installation Continues Amid Safety and Health Concerns
For more than a decade, Carroll County’s sports enthusiasts have advocated for the installation of artificial turf on high school and recreational facilities, However, the main roadblock has been securing adequate funding. Yet, recent safety concerns and health risks associated with synthetic fields have thrown an additional curveball into the debate.
Record-Breaking Fundraising: Zihmer and Malveaux Surge in Carroll County Board of Education Race
In the fiercely contested Carroll County Board of Education race, two candidates have not just taken the lead but have soared to new heights in fundraising.
Respected Educator and Union-Backed School Board Member Dr. Patricia Dorsey: “It is not a book ban”
Respected Educator and Union-Backed School Board Member Dr. Patricia Dorsey: “It is not a book ban”