April 17th, 2017 by WCBC Radio

Concerns continue locally over the possible impact of some of the recommended cuts contained in President Donald Trump’s budget proposal- with much focus on the possibility of losing the after-school programs.  Although state and local dollars are the primary funding sources for public schools in Maryland and most states, federal funds do pay for some programs like the after-school activities at Braddock and Washington middle schools. Released last month, the president's proposed budget contained a $9 billion — or 13.5 percent — cut for the U.S. Department of Education. During this month’s Allegany County Board of Education work session, one man provided emotional testimony to the importance of the role the after- school program played In his life. These comments from Wesley Mason…