BALTIMORE, MD—With the Fourth of July approaching but America troubled by issues like high inflation and elevated homicide rates, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2023’s Most Patriotic States in America. Maryland came in at No. 12 on the list. Virginia topped the list, with Montana coming in at No. 2. To determine where Americans have […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With black voter turnout down in the 2022 midterms and 64.1% of black Americans registered to vote compared to 70.9% of white Americans, WalletHub this week released its report on the Best States for Racial Equality in Civic Engagement. Maryland was ranked third in the U.S., behind Arizona (No. 1) and New Mexico (No. 2). In order to determine […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County has announced a call for applications to serve on the Fair Election Fund Commission for its new public financing system for candidates for County Council and County Executive — which will begin with the 2026 election cycle. Applications are now open and will remain open until August 31, 2023. “Money should never be a barrier to running […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Former Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will not run for president in 2024. The former governor spoke with “Face the Nation” in an interview that aired on Sunday morning and said he would not be tossing his hat into the ring next year. “I have long said that I care more about ensuring a future for the Republican Party than […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and several other elected officials were sworn in on Monday as a new term begins in local government. Hundreds of guests, elected officials, Baltimore County employees and members of the public celebrated the inauguration of Baltimore County officials in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. “I am humbled to have the opportunity to continue […]
TOWSON, MD—Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will join elected leaders from across the county to take their oaths of office for Baltimore County’s 2022 inaugural ceremonies. Olszewski will provide his second inaugural address following his victory this past November. The event will take place at 10 a.m. on Monday at Goucher College’s Kraushaar Auditorium. The following elected officials will be […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Following Tuesday’s gubernatorial election, Governor Larry Hogan met with Governor-Elect Wes Moore on Thursday to discuss the smooth and orderly transition to the incoming administration. Following a private meeting in the governor’s office at the State House in Annapolis, the governor and governor-elect took questions from the media. “I was very pleased to have the honor of welcoming Governor-Elect […]
BALTIMORE, MD—With Election Day coming up and only 66.8% of the voting age population having voted in the 2020 presidential election and 53.4% in the 2018 midterm, the personal-finance website WalletHub this week released its report on 2022’s Most & Least Politically Engaged States. Maryland topped the list, with New Jersey coming in at number two and Virginia rounding out […]