Prince George's County Council

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First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

Pr. George's Summer Jobs Program Could Double

The Prince George's County Council is looking to dramatically expand its summer youth jobs program.The expansion of the program would help fulfill a goal outlined by County Executive Rushern Baker at his state of the county address earlier this year. ... [Published Hyattsville Patch - Jun 05 2013]
First reported Jun 05 2013 - Updated Jun 05 2013 - 1 reports

Pr. George's Makes it Easier to Build Near Metro

The Prince George's County Council has passed a bill which would make it easier to develop land around Metro stations in the county.Prince George's County already has more metro stations, 15, than any other jurisdiction asides from Washington, DC. But ... [Published Upper Marlboro Patch - Jun 05 2013]
First reported Jun 03 2013 - Updated Jun 03 2013 - 1 reports

Bowie Resident Selected as New School Board Chair

On Saturday, Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker appointed Dr. Segum Eubanks as the new chair of the Prince George's County Board of Education.Segun Eubanks, who lives in Bowie with his wife Shyrelle and their two children, currently serves ... [Published Hyattsville Patch - Jun 03 2013]
First reported May 31 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 1 reports

Planning Board Approves Cafritz Detailed Site Plan, 3-0

In a unanimous vote—just before midnight Friday—the Prince George's County Planning Board approved the Detailed Site Plan for the Cafritz development in Riverdale Park with conditions."It took a lot. It took the input of everyone to get to where were ... [Published Riverdale Park-University Park Patch - May 31 2013]
First reported May 31 2013 - Updated May 31 2013 - 1 reports

Prince George's County Council passes budget with no furloughs, education reductions

Matt ConnollyThe Prince George's County Council approved a $2.7 billion budget for fiscal 2014 that will not furlough county workers and restores library funding.The council took $10.8 million from the proposed public schools budget to eliminate the five ... [Published Washington Examiner - May 31 2013]
First reported May 29 2013 - Updated May 30 2013 - 3 reports

County Libraries, Schools Gain Funding as Prince George's Passes $2.7 Billion Budget

The Prince George's County Council unanimously passed a $2.7 billion budget Thursday for fiscal year 2014, which begins on July 1, 2013.The budget avoids furloughs or workforce reductions for county employees, which was a part of County Executive Rushern ... [Published Bowie Patch - May 30 2013]

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...business growth, and support the quality of life of our residents," said 2025 Special Committee Chair and Arlington County Supervisor Mary Hynes. "This plan represents the Board's important work to chart a course for Metro that clearly defines the vision, mission and goals that benefit today's riders, as well as projected growth in demand for years to come."
In an interview with The Washington Examiner , Council Member Mel Franklin (D-District 9) said that the "goal is to partner with the private sector…You're able to hire more youth and spend less money."
"It took a lot. It took the input of everyone to get to where were were today" said Planning Board Chair Elizabeth Hewlett after the motion passed, thanking the planning board staff and community members for their participation...
"If they choose to hire, then they'll have to find the resources within their budget we approved" said County Council Chair Andrea Harrison. "We didn't fund it."

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Business, tourism, transportation and governmen... [Published Noodls - Jun 13 2013]
Pr. George's Summer Jobs Program Could Double [Published Hyattsville Patch - Jun 05 2013]
Pr. George's Makes it Easier to Build Near Metro [Published Upper Marlboro Patch - Jun 05 2013]
Bowie Resident Selected as New School Board Chair [Published Hyattsville Patch - Jun 03 2013]
Planning Board Approves Cafritz Detailed Site P... [Published Riverdale Park-University Park Patch - May 31 2013]
Prince George's County Council passes budget wi... [Published Washington Examiner - May 31 2013]
County Libraries, Schools Gain Funding as Princ... [Published Bowie Patch - May 30 2013]
Ink Not Dry on Pr. George's Budget - Laurel, MD... [Published Newsvine - May 30 2013]
Ink Not Dry on Pr. George's Budget [Published Hyattsville Patch - May 29 2013]
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