In civics class, it’s known as the pork barrel.

In Annapolis, those that get funded are considered worthy legislative initiatives.

They’re bond bills. State dollars for construction costs for non-profits.

Today, a dozen groups from the 41st District made the case for their projects before the Appropriations Committee.

They provide insight into what’s taking place in our neighborhoods.

There were several projects in Howard Park, that would complement the recently rebuilt Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School. There were also bond bills in the neighborhoods surrounding Pimlico Race Track.

On Saturday, I drove past the Edmondson Village Shopping Center. There was no sign of any rehab since the three-alarm fire last November.

That’s worthy of some initiative when we get back home.