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BPW Democrats: Retroactive pandemic contracts make mockery of procurement rules
Two members of the state Board of Public Works — both Democrats — expressed growing frustration with state agencies seeking retroactive approval for millions in pandemic-related spending that only now […]
Kopp hints at Md.’s possible split with Wells Fargo
State Treasurer Nancy K. Kopp Wednesday said a number of state agencies have accounts with Wells Fargo which they will be allowed to keep at least in the near term.
Franchot lays down one of his swords
Never say Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot doesn't know when he's beaten.
Md. treasurer wants state to examine impact of Purple Line costs
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s treasurer Wednesday called on the legislature and the governor to examine how large-public private partnership projects could affect state finances and its coveted bond rating. Treasurer Nancy […]
Franchot, Kopp join call for corporate board diversity
Two Maryland officials are joining the call for more diversity on corporate boards of directors and are hoping to use the state’s pension system as leverage to get it. Comptroller […]
Franchot promises to hammer home more messages to Baltimore County executive
Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot vowed to send more messages on providing air conditioning in classrooms to Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and said he expects fallout from a decision Wednesday to fence off $15 million in school construction money.
Hogan, Franchot hold back school construction funds
ANNAPOLIS — A divided Board of Public Works Wednesday voted to withhold $15 million in state school construction and renovation aid from Baltimore County and Baltimore City. The vote by […]
Hogan, Franchot express frustration with head of Md. school construction
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland‘s governor and comptroller say they are growing increasingly frustrated with the lack of data and reports for maintenance of state-supported school construction projects. David Lever, executive director […]
3 major agencies give Maryland bonds top ratings
ANNAPOLIS — The State Treasurer says the three major national bond rating agencies have given Maryland bonds top ratings. Nancy K. Kopp said in a news release on Tuesday that […]
Board of Public Works reschedules meeting
Among the items what will be decided are a plan to spend $20 million transferred from the state's rainy day fund on expenses related to the riot and state of emergency in Baltimore following the funeral of Freddie Gray, who died while in the custody of Baltimore City police
Maryland General Assembly re-elects Nancy Kopp treasurer
The Maryland General Assembly has re-elected Treasurer Nancy Kopp.
Bobby Neall’s hidden talent revealed
Kopp encouraged Neall to use his talent to make friends in his new position on the Board of Regents.
