Local lawmakers vocal in opposition to law
By Katie V. Jones
Posted 5/15/11
On May 10, Gov. Martin O'Malley signed into law SB 167, the controversial measure that allows in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants who have graduated or earned the equivalent of a degree from a Maryland high school.
For advocates of the measure, it was closure of an issue that was hotly debated during the 2011 General Assembly in Annapolis
But for many others, though, the issue is just beginning.
Before it became law, SB 167 caused waves of protest throughout the state, and several local legislators from Carroll County are continuing to be vocal opponents.
"People are furious about this," said State Del. Susan Krebs, who represents District 9B in Eldersburg and Sykesville. "People have just had it with the legislature and what they've done. We're basically encouraging people to come to Maryland to get (educational) benefits."
By allowing for the adjustment in education costs for the illegal immigrants, the state will fall even more into debt, said Del. Justin Ready, who represents Carroll County in District 5A... http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/5429/county-legislators-press-petition-against-in-state-tuition-law/
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