Maryland is currently facing a projected $3 billion budget shortfall that is only expected to balloon in coming years.

MONTGOMERY— Alabama lawmakers are eyeing an overhaul to the state’s method of funding public schools and heard details Monday about possible new formulas for allocating money to schools.

Senate Minority Leader Daniel Bonham said lawmakers in the future should ensure there is enough funding for wildfires without having to resort to special sessions. “We will continue to have ...