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Prince George’s County moves closer to stiffer punishment for illegal off-road vehicles ‘Movies on the Potomac’ returns to National Harbor May 1 3rd Annual Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit Retreat Maryland unemployment falls, Virginia jobless rate rises Three standouts from D.C. area selected as McDonald’s All-Americans Maryland board formally OKs developing area near FedEx Field With a Democrat in the governor’s office, local election boards are changing membership.
Politics January 23, 2023

Prince George’s Democrats choose Del. Alonzo Washington to fill vacant Senate seat

by William J. Ford

Maryland Matters: As expected, the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee selected Del. Alonzo Washington on Saturday to fill a vacant seat in the Maryland Senate. The committee will forward Washington’s name to Gov. Wes […]

Politics January 18, 2023

During historic address, Gov. Wes Moore renews promise to ‘leave no one behind’

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: Wes Moore became the 63rd governor of Maryland — and the state’s first Black chief executive — on Wednesday, pledging to throw open the doors of opportunity to all.  In remarks offered soon […]

Politics January 17, 2023

Brooke Lierman makes history as Maryland’s first woman comptroller

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: Former Del. Brooke Lierman of Baltimore City made history Monday as Maryland’s 34th comptroller and the first woman ever elected to the position. During a nearly 45-minute ceremony outside the Goldstein Treasury Building […]

Politics January 11, 2023

Emotional Hogan bids Maryland farewell

by Danielle E. Gaines

MARYLAND MATTERS: A wistful Gov. Larry Hogan (R) gave a farewell address to Marylanders Tuesday evening, then became even more emotional as he watched the unveiling of his official portrait in the Governor’s Reception Room […]

Politics January 11, 2023

Md. General Assembly session launches with guns, marijuana on the agenda

by Ovetta Wiggins

WASHINGTON POST: The Maryland General Assembly session launches Wednesday with larger Democratic supermajorities in both chambers and an incoming Democratic governor to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. It will have a multibillion-dollar budget surplus to work […]

Politics January 10, 2023

With new term beginning, Ferguson and Jones enter next phase of their leadership

by William J. Ford

Maryland Matters: In many state capitals, four years as a presiding officer of a legislative chamber is a pretty robust tenure. In the Maryland State House, it’s a nanosecond. House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) […]

Politics January 9, 2023

Meet the freshmen members of the General Assembly

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: The freshman class of the General Assembly is a little like Maryland itself: America in miniature. The new members have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. They range in age from 25 […]

Politics December 28, 2022

Advocacy group Maryland Nonprofits asks state for $100 million to serve needy communities

by Maryland Matters Guest Commentary

MARYLAND MATTERS: The advocacy group Maryland Nonprofits is asking policymakers for $100 million of the state government’s budget surplus to help community organizations across the state serve needy residents. In a wish list released last week, […]

Politics December 26, 2022

Reflecting on his two terms, Hogan says he’s leaving office ‘with a sense of accomplishment’

by Bruce DePuyt

MARYLAND MATTERS: On Jan. 18, Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) will take the oath of office, bringing Larry Hogan’s two terms as governor to a close. Moore will make history that day, becoming the first Black […]

Politics December 19, 2022

Hogan declares Dec. 23 a holiday for state workers; Moore family visits Government House

by WTOP Staff

WTOP: Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Friday that state government agencies will be closed Dec. 23, the day before Christmas Eve. Hogan said in a statement that he made the decision so that those who […]

Politics December 14, 2022

Speculating on Wes Moore’s team — and keeping an eye on the Senate

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: Eight years ago, a week before Election Day, I published a column on Center Maryland speculating about who might be getting cabinet positions and other prominent roles in the anticipated administration of Anthony Brown, the […]

Politics December 7, 2022

Prince George’s Council Officially Swears In Members; Alsobrooks Starts Second Term

by Richard D. Elliot

WASHINGTON INFORMER: As Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks took the oath of office for a second term, four new members of the county council were sworn in to begin their terms of service at […]

Politics December 7, 2022

D.C. Council OKs Free Bus Service, $100 Monthly Transit Subsidy on First Vote

by Washington Informer Web Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: The D.C. Council on Tuesday unanimously approved Council member Charles Allen’s bill that would make buses in the District free of charge. The Ward 6 Democrat’s Metro for DC legislation would go into […]

Politics December 6, 2022

New legislators get schooled on how to make friends, find success in Annapolis

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: Five weeks ago they were on the campaign trail. Five weeks from now, they will be sworn in as state legislators, completing a whirlwind transition. For many, it will be a first taste […]

Politics December 6, 2022

New faces, ideas, personalities aim to shake up Prince George’s Co. council

by John Domen

WTOP: Five new members have been sworn in as members of the Prince George’s County, Maryland, Council. While District 3’s Eric Olson might be considered new, he has also served two terms on the council […]

Politics December 1, 2022

In choreographed presentation, Hogan signals he’s giving serious thought to White House bid

by Bruce DePuyt

MARYLAND MATTERS: With just seven weeks to go before he leaves office, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) tantalized a throng of supporters on Wednesday evening, declaring — in one of two campaign-style videos — that his […]

Politics November 30, 2022

U.S. House Democrats make history electing first Black party leader in Congress

by Jennifer Schutt

Maryland Matters: The three U.S. House Democrats who have led their party through four presidencies and thousands of floor votes formally passed the torch to the next generation Wednesday, when the party gathered behind closed […]

Politics November 28, 2022

Vogel, Long first Gen Zers elected to Maryland General Assembly

by DMV Digest Staff

Maryland Matters: Joe Vogel and Jeffrie Long Jr. became the first members of Gen Z elected to the Maryland General Assembly this month. Vogel, a 25-year-old political activist, immigrated from Uruguay to Rockville as a […]

Politics November 21, 2022

What does Moore’s victory mean for Baltimore? Officials hope to see more communication between City Hall and Annapolis

by Emily Sullivan

BALTIMORE BANNER: As Gov. Larry Hogan and Wes Moore prepare to swap places in the governor’s mansion, Baltimore officials and political analysts are gearing up for a leader they think will seek greater partnership with […]

Politics November 17, 2022

Maryland U.S. attorney announces new push to tackle crush of gun cases

by Katie Mettler

WASHINGTON POST: Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek Barron told his prosecutors Wednesday that each of them will be expected to take on at least one gun case in the coming months to help tackle the crush […]

Politics November 15, 2022

Moore picks Fagan Harris to serve as chief of staff; announces 4 other key hires

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) is turning to a fellow Baltimore social entrepreneur to help him run state government. Moore announced Monday that Fagan Harris, president and CEO of Baltimore Corps, a nonprofit employment […]

Politics November 14, 2022

Black former governors outline their time in office and offer Moore professional, personal advice

by William J. Ford

MARYLAND MATTERS: After Wes Moore made history Tuesday to become Maryland’s first Black governor, the 44-year-old author and former nonprofit executive joined a short list of former Black governors in America, even as he prepares […]

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