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COUNCIL URGES TIMELY OPENING OF DISTRICT VII POLICE STATION IN SOUTH COUNTY

“On behalf of the Council, I urge the County Executive to explore options that would enable the more timely opening of the District VII Police Station.   This is especially important given the scheduled opening of the MGM Resort and Casino in the same South County corridor in mid-2016.” Full link: http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/sites/CountyCouncil/News/Pages/statement—District-7-station.aspx

Half of MGM casino revenue to fund schools and libraries in Pr. George’s

“The budget process revealed to us that there is need for more trust,” Franklin said. “This bill is in large part to try to strengthen that trust, to show that we listened and we heard them when they said gaming revenue would mainly help education.” Post Article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/md-politics/half-of-mgm-casino-revenue-to-fund-schools-and-libraries-in-pr-georges/2015/07/14/90698542-2a69-11e5-bd33-395c05608059_story.html