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Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Sneed qualifies for public financing; Anne Arundel housing bill advances
Shannon Sneed gave us an early peek into 2024 campaign finances this month, when the Democrat filed new records of donations in order to qualify for public financing.
A community member looks at a proposed Red Line map during an MTA open house at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s SMC Campus Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
Baltimore residents voice ‘strong preference for light rail’ at Red Line meetings
At its latest round of open houses, the Maryland Transit Administration provided numbers from new data modeling for residents to consider
FILE: Maryland  Attorney General Anthony Brown at a news briefing on April 5, 2023.
Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes member suspended after anti-Israeli posts
Attorney General Anthony Brown has suspended a member of the Maryland Commission on Hate Crimes Response and Prevention, citing personal social media posts that he said “risk disrupting the work and mission of the Commission.”
The new leaders of the Maryland Democratic Party, First Vice Chair Charlene Dukes, left, and Chair Ken Ulman, center, are joined by Gov. Wes Moore at the party's election on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023 at a union hall in Prince George's County.
New Democratic Party leader promises to work ‘in every corner’ of Maryland
Former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman hopes to lead Democrats to victories in all 24 jurisdictions next year, including holding on to seats in Congress and enshrining reproductive rights in the state constitution.
A silver and blue Amtrak train emerges from a tunnel. In the background trees and a small piece of the Baltimore skyline are visible.
Before it can dig, Amtrak has deals to make in West Baltimore
The passenger rail company needs to financially compensate 532 property owners to be able to dig a new passenger rail tunnel underneath their homes. The project could cost as much as $6 billion to complete.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner Political notes: Brandon Scott’s reelection kickoff
The revitalization of rec centers and public spaces for city youth are a favorite issue of Scott’s and he's chosen to launch his reelection campaign at Leakin Park's Cahill Recreation Center.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, second to left, reacts to a comment made by Rep. Steny Hoyer and Sen. Ben Cardin during a press conference on the selection of Greenbelt as the site of the new FBI headquarters on Friday, Nov. 10, 2023 in Greenbelt.
Steny Hoyer’s big win: Congressman ‘quarterbacked’ effort to bring FBI to Maryland
During a series of victory speeches Friday, politicians praised Hoyer’s leadership. He was variously called the champion, quarterback, captain and general manager of the “Team Maryland” effort to win the FBI headquarters for Greenbelt.
The FBI headquarters is seen on February 2, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Federal officials chose Greenbelt Wednesday as the site for the next headquarters.
As Maryland cheers FBI HQ decision, critics question selection process
The project is seen as a potential boon to Prince George’s County and the state, bringing thousands of jobs to a majority-Black county that has relatively few federal agency offices despite being so close to the nation’s capital.
An entranceway to a building includes a revolving door. Above the door are letters that spell out business appointments. On the facade above, letters spell out Edgar Hoover FBI Building.
Prince George’s County picked for new FBI headquarters
The selection of a site in Greenbelt represents a massive win for Maryland officials who have pursued the project for years while competing against a bid from Virginia.
The exterior of Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Sunday, April 16.
Kyle Goon: Wes Moore promised everybody a ‘win’ in Orioles lease. Then why are we still in the dark?
Aside from a few outlines, the state and the Orioles haven’t presented much in the way of concrete plans. When exactly are we supposed to pop the champagne again?
Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 19, 2023.
Public funding of Camden Yards renovations a bad deal for Baltimore, economists say
Spending public money on sports teams has been extensively studied by economists for decades, and the preponderance of research has yet to find an economic benefit for taxpayers that justifies the costs.
Gov. Wes Moore is shown as the Orioles announced during Thursday night's game that they agreed to a deal keeping the team in Camden Yards for at least 30 years.
Moore, Angelos say Camden Yards plans will lift Baltimore. But who’s asking neighbors what they need?
Community and business leaders say they want a “seat at the table” when it comes to planning what’s next for Camden Yards.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks to campaign workers and volunteers in Henrico County, Va., on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023. The governor hoped to boost Democratic candidates in the neighboring state, ahead of Virginia General Assembly elections on Tuesday.
Gov. Moore rallies Virginia Democrats in nationally watched state house races
“Everyone’s eyeballs are on y’all right now, man,” Moore told people at a Manassas stop. “Everyone’s eyes are on Virginia. Everyone’s looking to see what’s going to happen on Tuesday.”
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Political notes: Moore to Virginia; Familiar names in 6th District; Pittman housing bill in doubt
A race for Congress in a district that stretches from the western edge of Maryland to the D.C. suburbs is shaping up with multiple contenders, including some familiar names.
Community members place stickers on a map of the proposed Red Line corridor on July 26, 2023, at St. Bernardine Church in West Baltimore, providing information that MTA hopes will inform plans for the Red Line.
MTA releases modeling data for 6 proposed Red Line options
Alternative 1, a light rail tunnel option that most closely resembles an alignment that was canceled by former Gov. Larry Hogan in 2015, wins out on projected travel time and overall ridership, as well as trips from zero-car households.
Pastor Robert Turner of Empowerment Temple begins his monthly walk from Baltimore to the White House to raise awareness for reparations on Oct. 9, 2023.
Advocates mount push for reparations in Maryland amid national debate
Reparations — and who ultimately will receive them — remains a contentious debate in this country and in Maryland.
The Baltimore Transit Equity Coalition had members at MTA open houses who carried signs denouncing one potential Red Line reality — bus-rapid transit over light rail.
Could the Red Line really become just a rapid bus? It’s not that simple
The MTA is considering bus rapid transit as Baltimore's long-term east-west answer, but BRT critics think it's a waste of time and money.
Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of Columbia-based TEDCO.
Troy Lemaile-Stovall leading efforts to invest in Maryland tech companies
Troy A. LeMaile-Stovall, CEO of TEDCO, believes that the key to Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies is through inclusive entrepreneurial innovation.
A conversation with Maryland Governor Wes Moore and journalist Brian Stelter at iMPACT Maryland, a thought-leadership conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner on Tuesday, Oct.10, 2023, in Baltimore.
Gov. Moore recommends former Howard County Executive Ken Ulman to lead Maryland Democrats
The Maryland Democratic Party’s last chair, Yvette Lewis, stepped down earlier this month. Moore’s recommendation of Ulman, a former Howard County executive, is likely to win approval from party leaders.
Harborplace renderings show massive residential units envisioned by the developer.
Harborplace developer pitches 900 residential units, rooftop park at Inner Harbor
MCB Real Estate wants to rezone the Inner Harbor to allow for residential development.
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