Maryland Educators Urge Voters To Approve Ballot Question

TOWSON, Md. (AP/WJZ) — A Maryland coalition of education advocates is urging voters to approve a ballot question requiring the state’s portion of casino revenues be used to increase public school funding.
Supporters say $500 million annually will be added to public education once phased in if voters approve in November. A news conference on the issue will be held Thursday in Towson.
The state’s portion of casino revenue that’s sent to the Education Trust Fund is required