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County Council Faces Legal Hurdle Over Funding | Washington DC News
Prince George’s County Council is locked in a financial standoff after attempting to divert $39 million from the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission — a move halted by a judge’s temporary restraining order. Council Chair Krystal Oriadha issued a statement defending the transfer, urging the commission to drop its lawsuit, while Councilmember Jolene Ivey warned nonprofits may face funding shortfalls. The commission, which had previously asked for no more than $15 million, sued after the county also cut its operating budget by $27 million — a move that defied state lawmakers’…
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