Cynthia Prairie, Author at MarylandReporter.com

Fundraiser for MarylandReporter.com supports State House coverage

Over 150 movers, shakers and regular folks packed the upstairs bar at Harry Browne’s across from the State House Tuesday night raising close to $30,000 to support MarylandReporter.com, the nonprofit news website about state government and politics. Guest bartenders for the event were Gov. Larry Hogan and Comptroller Peter Franchot.

State governments need to watch World Trade Org. closely on deals like Northrop

The World Trade Organization ruled against some tax incentives the Washington State legislature granted to the Boeing Co. Could something similar happen with the loan deal by the state of Maryland to Northrop Grumman?

State Roundup, November 30, 2016

Gov. Hogan, Democratic leaders reach compromise on Northrop Grumman loan and teacher pension costs for local school districts; citing political infighting over his replacement, Sen. Currie rescinds resignation; 85 AFSCME workers did not receive correct base pay; audit finds state agency directed health providers to overcharge patients; Baltimore County exec gets pushback after refusing to be part of undocumented immigrant enforcement; Howard County launches inclusiveness effort; and, with new council members, Baltimore City may see movement toward hike in minimum wage.

State Roundup, November 29, 2016

Cannabis Commission to hire diversity consultant, awards 102 preliminary licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries; Sen. Brochin broaches school bus seats belts following fatal Tennessee crash; state Republican effort on gerrymandering emboldened by Wisconsin ruling; Baltimore County exec says he’ll shield student immigrants; Montgomery County developer dollars aided term-limit effort; and former Western Maryland Del. McClellan dies at 90.

State Roundup, November 28, 2016

Maryland a winner when it comes to attracting newly college-educated workers; Maryland’s Legislative Black Caucus plans to take more aggressive stands in next session; state auditors find financial anomalies at TU, UMBC; Atty. Gen. Frosh sets up hate crime hotline; fracking ban to make a comeback in next legislative session; Montgomery County Exec Leggett wants to slow pace of $15 an hour minimum wage; Baltimore City preps for transition to Pugh administration; and Maryland National Guard’s Lt. Gen. James Fretterd dies.

Rascovar: Advising Hogan himself to ‘take a deep breath’

Leave it to Gov. Larry Hogan, Jr. to make a positive, pro-active announcement and then gum up the works with snide, partisan remarks and a political snub that won’t be forgotten. Here’s the good news: Hogan reversed course on what to do about the narrow, aging and dangerous Harry W. Nice Memorial Potomac River Bridge in Southern Maryland. He unveiled a $765 million plan to erect a new, wider and safer bridge nearby in just six years. Here’s the bad news: Republican Hogan refuses to work with Democrats on this important construction project.

State Roundup, November 23, 2016

Feds asked to speed up reforms at Baltimore City Police Dept.; Gov. Hogan froze state Sen. Middleton out of Nice Bridge event; Hogan, DC Metro chair wrestle over funds; Democratic Sen.-elect Van Hollen faces tough job in Republican Congress; Texas judge blocks impending overtime pay rule change; Montgomery County lawn care firms go to court to overturn cosmetic pesticide use; Baltimore County students, and parents defend Super Dance re-tweet at school board meeting

Maryland U.S. House incumbents raise donations from across country

Two of Maryland’s recently re-elected Democratic congressmen raised the majority of their individual contributions from out-of-state donors, with House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer, an incumbent representing the 5th District, garnering the largest proportion.

State Roundup, November 22, 2016

Gov. Hogan touts $765 million plan to replace Nice Bridge over Potomac; state added 34,7000 jobs in year, making it 20th in U.S. for job growth; medical marijuana regulators set Nov. 28 to award initial dispensary licenses; state hopes to test air quality around coal plant; Maryland awarded $46 million in Victim Assistance Grant; new federal overtime rules coming; UM President Loh announces support for undocumented students; and Baltimore County school super to start reporting other pay.

Collins: In 2016, voters more powerful than conventional wisdom

Projecting the outcome of a future election based upon similar conditions and results of the past may be tempting, but it assumes that voting blocs are static and candidates are helpless to shape their own fates. If this year’s election has taught anything, it is that voters are more powerful than conventional wisdom.

Cynthia Prairie

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