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Jun 11
Lot of chatter out there this morning on this website and on CNN about this story. Read for yourself:
Wes Moore’s military service is not in doubt. His storytelling is. thebanner.com/politics-power…
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Wes Moore’s military service is not in doubt. His storytelling is. buff.ly/Gs2O7G6
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Jun 10
“One elected official in City Hall thought he had all the answers...He literally pushed it through single-handedly, and now we are where we are.”
Why Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants a do-over on his controversial deal with BGE thebanner.com/politics-power…
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Jun 10
Feb. 15, 2023 was one of the most consequential days of Mayor Brandon Scott’s tenure, but few understood what was happening.
He'd shoved through a controversial deal with BGE. Now, he wants a do-over.
w/ @emilyopilo & Giacomo Bologna
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Jun 10
NEW: Why Mayor Brandon Scott wants a do-over on his most controversial deal — the one where BGE profits from city-owned infrastructure
Great inside look by @emilyopilo (who lived this), Giacomo Bologna and @HayesGardner
In The @BaltimoreBanner
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May 28
Ivan Bates distances himself from endorsement of indicted state Sen. Dalya Attar, @popcouturejjw4 reports thebanner.com/politics-power…
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May 28
New: Loyola University Maryland is the latest college in the state to announce layoffs. The state’s second-largest private university eliminated 66 jobs this month as it works to resolve a $20 million structural deficit. Read more:
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May 28
Is the primary to unseat Maryland’s Senate President Bill Ferguson between Ferguson and his opponent, the viral Bobby LaPin? Or is it actually between Ferguson and his record?Read ⬇️ thebanner.com/politics-power…
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May 27
New: A longtime spokesperson in Prince George's County government was accused in March of assaulting a staffer in the county executive's office, where she was working at the time as a communications director, court records show.
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May 22
MARYLAND REDISTRICTING: State Senate President Bill Ferguson now says he'll consider a special session to address state constitutional roadblocks.
Gov. Wes Moore still wants maps on the table.
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May 22
SCOOP: Former President Joe Biden will headline the Maryland Democratic Party’s annual gala next month.
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May 21
Thread 🧵: The @OIG_Baltimore released a report this week about Baltimore paying city employees more than $312,000 for hours that were largely unworked as part of their separation from City Hall. These are public employees paid with taxpayer dollars. All public.
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May 21
Yet, like all OIG reports, the names of the employees were not disclosed. The OIG’s job is to investigate waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayer dollars, yet when they complete an investigation, they withhold the names of the individuals and companies that they looked at
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May 21
There’s no statute that says the OIG has to do this. So I’ve requested underlying documentation trying to learn more about these cases, and @MayorBMScott’s law department searches for justifications to deny any additional disclosure
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May 21
Here’s what they said in regard to this case: Essentially, yes, you are entitled to know who was paid what, but if you know who was the subject of this investigation and ask directly about them. But we will not tell you who they were, bc that’s a “personnel investigation”
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May 21
Is this a nothingburger, a simple review of who was publicly paid what; or a confidential personnel investigation involving potentially serious consequences? Honestly I think it’s more the former, but they want to maintain a shield blocking transparency in these cases generally
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May 12
BREAKING: Feds level criminal charges in Key Bridge disaster, accusing company and 1 employee of improperly using flushing pumps — which can cause blackouts — and lying to investigators. W/ @HayesGardner thebanner.com/community/crim…
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When Maryland Gov. Wes Moore rolled out dozens of election endorsements, one name was conspicuously off the list: Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Turns out they had a deal to endorse each other ... until they didn't.
From me & @LeeOSanderlin:
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Is Baltimore’s inspector general too online? Great story from @emilyopilo thebanner.com/politics-power…
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