Governor Hogan Statement on School After Labor Day
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Larry Hogan today released the following statement on the passage of Senate Bill 128 through the House of Delegates:
“This is just politics at its worst. As if it isn’t bad enough that members of the legislature are attempting to reverse our common sense initiative to start school after Labor Day, they are now using heavy-handed tactics to unfairly influence the ballot process and any petition to bring this issue directly to Maryland voters.
"In 2016, after years of public outcry, I took action to return to the tradition of starting school after Labor Day. This is the same action that was recommended by the legislature’s own commission, supported by the former governor, and favored by more than 70% of the people of Maryland.
"Now this popular idea is being threatened by out-of-touch politicians and special interests. Members of the Maryland Senate should heed the calls of the overwhelming majority of Marylanders - reject this legislation and repudiate this thinly veiled attempt to manipulate the will of our citizens."
7 comments:
VETO IT.
We still haven't heard the rationale from our legislators for putting school opening before Labor Day vs. before. What's the deal?
Why not close schools on the Friday before Memorial Day? I bet very little, if any learning takes place after Memorial Day. Then open schools around August 15 since members of fall sports teams and other fall activities have to return around that date.
the governor wants to please his OC buddys
"This is just politics at its worst."
I supported him and voted for him twice...the first and last time. How about the gun issues he ran on and dropped like a hot potatoes after we elected him? Looks like politics at its worst is a simple of what we get. How does it feel sir?
Hogan Strong....prayers
wet noodle hogan
I wish it would never start, then we wouldn't have to contend with those idiot, simple minded school bus drivers. They drive like they are nuts and someone is going to get hurt.
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