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Senate · Takoma ParkThe two leading Democratic contenders for the open U.S. Senate seat, U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D), have each started airing new TV ads over the past couple of days. Both ads, in their different ways, seek to tout the candidates’ electability, with former Gov. Larry Hogan (R) waiting in the wings for a bruising general election. Alsobrooks’ ad has two versions — one for the Baltimore med…See the Story
Political notes: Senate ad watch, Hogan at the border, plus a big endorsement in CD-6 - Maryland Matters
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Petersburg, United States · PetersburgAfter a closed meeting that lasted more than an hour and a half, the City Council in Petersburg, Virginia, abruptly voted Wednesday to pick Baltimore-based Cordish Companies as the developer that will have a chance to build a casino in the economically struggling city south of Richmond. There was nothing on the council’s meeting agenda indicating such a monumental decision could be happening on Wednesday afternoon, and council members quickly le…See the Story
Virginia casino vote a likely windfall for Cordish - Maryland Matters
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkAt the start of April, the hunger-relief nonprofit Maryland Food Bank noticed that there was a significant uptick in online traffic and web searches of Marylanders looking for places to secure food for their families. Carmen Del Guercio, CEO and president of the food bank, says that the organization noticed a 300% increase in activity on their website at the start of April compared to the first half of March, and he suspects that part of the int…See the Story
How the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge highlights food insecurity in Maryland - Maryland Matters
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CPAC · Takoma ParkPolitical lieutenants to Gov. Wes Moore (D) and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) have insisted in recent days that Moore was going to boost his effort to promote Alsobrooks’ Senate candidacy, and here’s further evidence: He’s appearing in a new radio spot ahead of the May 14 Democratic primary. The 60-second ad opens with jaunty music as Moore introduces himself and says, “Let me tell you why I’m supporting Angela Alsobrook…See the Story
Political notes: Reunion on the airwaves, Johnny 'O,' Parrott snags CPAC nod, Martinez's theory of the case - Maryland Matters
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Maryland · MarylandMaryland Interim State Superintendent Carey Wright speaks at a press conference Oct. 12, 2023. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle J. Brown)
Maryland Interim State Superintendent Carey Wright speaks at a press conference Oct. 12, 2023. (Courtesy Maryland Matters/Danielle J. Brown) She’s staying put. The interim title will be removed from Carey Wright’s name after the Maryland Board of Education’s unanimous vote Wednesday to make her the perm…See the Story
Md. Board of Education picks Carey Wright as permanent public schools superintendent
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkEight state legislators are running in congressional primaries in three separate districts this spring. Maryland Matters has been checking in with all of them to discuss how they are balancing their legislative work with the imperative to be out on the campaign trail, along with the issues they are emphasizing in the General Assembly and on the campaign trail. This is the last installment of our series. We’re continuing to cover these congressio…See the Story
Meet the state lawmakers running for Congress: Del. Mark Chang - Maryland Matters
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Takoma Park · Takoma ParkA Cecil County delegate says assault charges filed against him last week by his adult son are unfounded and were “inappropriately filed.” Del. Kevin B. Hornberger (R-Cecil) is facing a second-degree assault charge filed last week by his adult son, Adam Hornberger. The charges, filed through a Cecil County District Court commissioner, are now under review by that county’s state’s attorney for possible prosecution. Del. Kevin Hornberger (R-Cecil).…See the Story
Hornberger hit with assault charge from adult son; lawmaker says it's 'unfounded' and 'misguided' - Maryland Matters
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Prince George · Takoma ParkSupporters of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate have wondered when Gov. Wes Moore (D), who offered a high-profile early endorsement, would return to the campaign trail with her. It’s fair to say that supporters of Alsobrooks’ chief Democratic primary rival, U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-6th) — not to mention neutral observers — have also wondered about the governor’s participation in her camp…See the Story
Political notes: Moore and Alsobrooks, together again; endorsements and elbows in CD-6, GOP dinner guests, personnel news - Maryland Matters
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