ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Pre-existing grant or not, it seems like no federal money is guaranteed right now, but in light of the hate-based murders outside the DC Capital Jewish Center and the Boulder fire bombings, a hate crimes prevention program in Anne Arundel County is an obvious exception.

“It’s important work, and I think whatever party you’re part of, hate bias, hate crimes are bad,” said Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, “I mean, the DOJ has talked about some of these attacks recently as hate crimes.”

Watch as Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman explains the program Anne Arundel County expands hate crimes prevention program

The county launched its program last fall, and the latest installment of a $1.2 million dollar grant will pay for an ‘Uncover Hate’ education

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