Post by Logan on Jan 19, 2016 21:05:48 GMT -6
Maryland could soon allow state school construction money to be used for portable air conditioners in classrooms.
The Board of Public Works — comprising the governor, comptroller and treasurer — is expected to vote next week to lift the ban on using state school construction money for window units and other portable air conditioners. The rule change would then go to a legislative committee for review.
"Putting all the politics aside, this is something that is a cause for celebration and should be seen for what it is — a temporary but highly effective solution," said Comptroller Peter Franchot, who has advocated for the use of such units in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Franchot said he will vote for the change in policy when the public works board meets next week.
Gov. Larry Hogan's staff wouldn't say how he would vote, but issued a statement pointing out that the Republican has supported Franchot on the matter in the past. Nancy K. Kopp, the state treasurer, did not respond to a request for comment.
Continued at www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-school-ac-20160119-story.html .
The Board of Public Works — comprising the governor, comptroller and treasurer — is expected to vote next week to lift the ban on using state school construction money for window units and other portable air conditioners. The rule change would then go to a legislative committee for review.
"Putting all the politics aside, this is something that is a cause for celebration and should be seen for what it is — a temporary but highly effective solution," said Comptroller Peter Franchot, who has advocated for the use of such units in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. Franchot said he will vote for the change in policy when the public works board meets next week.
Gov. Larry Hogan's staff wouldn't say how he would vote, but issued a statement pointing out that the Republican has supported Franchot on the matter in the past. Nancy K. Kopp, the state treasurer, did not respond to a request for comment.
Continued at www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bs-md-school-ac-20160119-story.html .