Black Caucus Seeks Meeting With Hogan On HCBU Trial

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) -- The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland has asked to meet with Gov. Larry Hogan to discuss a long-running dispute over Maryland's treatment of its historically black colleges.

Del. Darryl Barnes, who chairs the caucus, asked for the meeting in a letter Friday. Barnes says a $100 million settlement over 10 years that Hogan proposed last year is "woefully inadequate."

Shareese DeLeaver-Churchill, a Hogan spokeswoman, says the governor looks forward to a Feb. 7 meeting.

She says the administration wants to conclude the case "in a way that is fair and equitable."

A federal appeals court ordered a fourth attempt at mediation in the 12-year-old dispute and set an April 30 deadline.

The colleges say the state underfunded them while developing programs at traditionally white schools that drain prospective students away.

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