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Politics April 22, 2024

Trone, Alsobrooks Offer Contrasts in First and Possibly Only Televised Debate

by William J. Ford

MARYLAND MATTERS: The top two Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate took the stage Friday evening in their first, and possibly, only televised debate, which showcased their similarities on the issues but also their distinct personalities, […]

Politics April 19, 2024

The Post Endorses Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s Democratic Senate Primary

by Caroline Vakil

THE HILL: The Washington Post editorial board announced Thursday it’s endorsing Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) over Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) in the Maryland Senate Democratic primary. The Post editorial board cited Alsobrooks’s track record on public […]

Politics April 16, 2024

Fundraising in Md. Senate Election Reaches Astonishing Heights

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: The 2024 campaign for U.S. Senate in Maryland is breaking all kinds of financial records, according to new campaign finance reports filed on Monday. For the past few campaign finance reporting periods. Prince […]

Politics April 10, 2024

‘We Got It All’: Why Prince George’s Co. Leaders are Celebrating Maryland’s New State Budget

by John Domen

WTOP NEWS: When it came time to talk money, lawmakers in Maryland warned that there wasn’t much available and that expectations needed to be kept low this year and in the future. But as a […]

Politics April 10, 2024

Dunn, Alsobrooks, Vogel Touting Fundraising Numbers Ahead of Deadline

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: Although campaign finance reports showing federal candidates’ fundraising and spending for the first three months of 2024 aren’t due to be released until next Monday, some Maryland contenders are already teasing their numbers […]

Politics April 8, 2024

Alsobrooks’ Campaign Office in Silver Spring Burglarized

by Will Vitka

WTOP NEWS: Burglars hit the U.S. Senate campaign office of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in Silver Spring, Maryland, officials said Friday. The burglary was found by a field office staffer when they got […]

Politics April 4, 2024

Senate Committee Advances Changes to Juvenile Law Reform Measure

by William J. Ford

MARYLAND MATTERS: A Senate panel recommended several changes Wednesday to resolve differences on separate juvenile justice reform bills that have been moving through the General Assembly. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee advanced House Bill 814 to the […]

Politics April 4, 2024

House and Senate Leaders Say They Have a Budget Agreement

by Bryan Sears

MARYLAND MATTERS: The prospect of an extended General Assembly session seems less likely after House and Senate fiscal leaders announced a budget compromise Wednesday. The announcement follows a flurry of activity between the two chambers late Tuesday […]

Politics April 3, 2024

D.C. Mayor’s Bill Would Target Truancy, Mandate Aggressive Prosecution

by Meagan Flynn

WASHINGTON POST: The District’s deputy mayor for public safety and justice said she was “okay” if the bill meant more kids would be locked behind bars. D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) unveiled legislation Wednesday […]

Politics April 2, 2024

MD House, Senate Debate Revenue

by Bryan Sears

MARYLAND MATTERS: House and Senate leaders ended a second round of budget talks Monday with terse exchanges and no resolution on a $1.2 billion revenue package and no agreement on when they will meet next. Senate Budget […]

Politics April 1, 2024

Frost’s Endorsement

by DMV Digest Staff

DMV DIGEST: In a pivotal moment for Maryland politics, Maxwell Frost(D- FL), the trailblazing Gen Z member of Congress, steps into the spotlight to endorse Angela Alsobrooks for the Maryland Senate Race. In a video […]

Politics April 1, 2024

Josh Kurtz: Another Critical Hand On Deck — Tom Perez

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: Suppose you’re president of the United States and a catastrophe happens — say it’s the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge just outside of Baltimore after a massive container ship slams into […]

Politics December 6, 2023

Maryland Officials Plan to Make Broad Cuts, Pause New Construction to Address $3.3B Transportation Budget Shortfall

by Sam Janesch

BALTIMORE SUN: Maryland officials are aiming to resolve a multibillion-dollar hole in the state’s transportation portfolio by deferring plans for construction projects that haven’t started, making cuts across all transportation-related agencies and raising some fees. […]

Politics December 6, 2023

After Year of Division, New Pr. George’s Council Leaders Call for Unity

by Lateshia Beachum

WASHINTGON POST: The balance of power is shifting on the all-Democratic Prince George’s County Council, which elevated Jolene Ivey, District 5, and Sydney Harrison, District 9, to leadership on Tuesday after a term that saw […]

Politics December 5, 2023

VA Grasps for Straws; Asks White House to Slow FBI HQ Process

by Danielle E. Gaines

MARYLAND MATTERS: Virginia lawmakers are asking the Biden administration to “pause” work on a new headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation until a government watchdog can complete a review into how a Maryland site […]

Politics December 4, 2023

Alsobrooks, Trone Show Mutual Disregard at Senate Candidate Forum

by Josh Kurtz

MARYLAND MATTERS: Maryland’s leading Democratic Senate candidates met in a public forum Sunday afternoon, broadly agreeing on a range of topics, including immigration policy, LGBTQ+ rights, education spending and economic priorities. But the 90-minute discussion […]

Politics November 29, 2023

Moore Administration Partners with Nonprofit to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies in Md.

by Danielle J. Brown

MARYLAND MATTERS: Approximately 285,000 women in Maryland live in contraceptive deserts, meaning that it is a challenge for women in those areas to obtain the means to prevent pregnancy such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, […]

Politics November 29, 2023

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Endorses Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate

by Emily Opilo

BALTIMORE SUN: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has endorsed Democratic Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin when he retires at the end of his term. Alsobrooks joined […]

Politics November 28, 2023

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Releases Additional State Funding for Security Against Wave of Hate Crimes

by Dillon Mullan

BALTIMORE SUN: Gov. Wes Moore said Monday that the state will fund an additional $1 million in grants for local organizations and religious institutions to hire security in response to a recent wave of hate […]

Politics November 28, 2023

Greenbelt City Council Member Brandon ‘Ric’ Gordon Dies at 41 

by Lateshia Beachum

WASHINGTON POST: Greenbelt City Council member Brandon “Ric” Gordon, who was reelected for a second term earlier this month, died at age 41 on Sunday, the city of Greenbelt announced in a release. The Prince […]

Politics November 27, 2023

Amid Crime Surge, DC Lawmakers Weigh Harsher Punishments

by Luke Lukert

WTOP NEWS: There are startling stats for people who live or work in the District: violent crime is up 40%, and property crimes like carjackings and theft have also skyrocketed. The D.C. Council will hear […]

Politics November 17, 2023

Foundation Pulls CASA Funding as Maryland Lawmakers Seek Formal Apology

by Josh Kurtz

WTOP NEWS: A major foundation has pulled funding from CASA, the Maryland-based immigrants’ rights organization under fire for its recent pro-Palestinian tweets, and Jewish lawmakers are calling for a public apology. The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, […]

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