May 15, 2026 WYPR By Sarah Petrowich The Maryland General Assembly passed an array of election reforms this year to try and curb election interference and increase voter access ahead of the General Election this November. State Sen. Cheryl Kagan …
Continue ReadingMay 11, 2026 Montgomery County Council Presentation followed YAA’s “Prince of Egypt” performance, alongside Tony, Grammy, and Academy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson was honored by Young Artists of America (YAA) on Saturday, May 2 with the organization’s Visionary Award in recognition …
Continue ReadingMay 8, 2026 WYPR by Sarah Petrowich Gov. Wes Moore released his latest list of campaign endorsements on Thursday and one notable name not on the list is Senate President Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore City). Ferguson has represented Southern Baltimore for 15 years …
Continue ReadingApril 30, 2026 Maryland Matters By: Bryan P. Sears Despite comments on HBO, spokesperson insists governor is not ‘opining’ on state elections that are the subject of a lawsuit Closed political primaries like Maryland’s disenfranchise voters and should be “reevaluated,” …
Continue ReadingApril 23, 2026 Dear Friend: Hello again! A few days ago, I sent you part 1 highlighting what we accomplished during the 90-day legislative session in Annapolis. It featured our work to combat ICE; close the budget gap; create the first statewide 3-1-1 …
Continue ReadingMay 12, 2026 WTOP News by Kate Ryan Among the bills signed into law on Tuesday, one allows anyone in Maryland to call 311 to get information on government services in their area. Maryland State Sen. Cheryl Kagan said the …
Continue ReadingMay 8, 2026 Maryland Matters by Bryan P. Sears and William J. Ford Ferguson tops the list of names missing from list after months-long redistricting dispute with governor Scores of Democratic candidates were endorsed Thursday by Gov. Wes Moore (D), …
Continue ReadingMay 4, 2026 It's almost time to VOTE!! As we approach our all-important Primary elections, I wanted to invite you to an event in Rockville: After twelve years, Councilmember (and former Gaithersburg Mayor) Sidney Katz is leaving office. There is …
Continue ReadingApril 30, 2026 Bethesda Today By Ceoli Jacoby 2026 legislative session marked MoCo legislators' third failed attempt to change process for filling vacancies Reflecting on the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session at a meeting of the District 18 breakfast club at Silver Spring’s …
Continue ReadingApril 22, 2026 Dear Friend: Ninety days. Big challenges. Clear priorities. Amid significant chaos and disruption in Washington, the General Assembly focused on Maryland’s priorities: protecting our residents from the lawless Trump Administration; enhancing affordability in core areas like energy …
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