The central findings in Progressive Maryland’s new report are: 1. Rising productivity since the mid-1990s has not lead to significant gains in real wages. 2. Income inequality persists as only…
MPW on the Radio
Rockville Central Radio interviewed me on Friday about Ike Leggett and slots, the state’s transportation cuts and our recent series on the Gazette. If you can stand hearing any more…
MPW Passes 100,000 Visits
Yesterday, Maryland Politics Watch surpassed 100,000 visits. To our knowledge, only seven other Maryland blogs – Red Maryland, Inside Charm City, Pillage Idiot, Rethink College Park, Howard County, Baltimore Reporter…
Alan Banov Runs for President
Not content with his current position as the Vice-Chairman of the Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee, Alan Banov has mounted an insurgent campaign for the U.S. Presidency. Exclusive coverage of…
On Ike Leggett and Slots
And so it has finally come to pass: County Executive Ike Leggett has announced his intention to vote in favor of the slots referendum. This may not have a huge…
Red Maryland blogger G.A. Harrison claimed last week that Maryland has lost over 2,500 jobs under Governor O’Malley. But that statement is a gross distortion with little basis in fact.Harrison…
MCDCC’s Sample Ballot
By Montgomery County Democratic Central Committee (MCDCC) member Marc Korman. A recent Maryland Moment post announced that the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee has taken no position on the…
Are You Kidding Me?
New Senate Minority Leader Allan Kittleman (R-9) issued an amazing statement today decrying the Governor’s upcoming spending cuts. You have to read this to believe it.According to PolitickerMD, Kittleman said…
More on the Latest Maryland Poll
Here are a few interesting findings from the latest poll by Gonzales Research that have not been widely reported.1. The Governor’s rebound in approval rating from 37% in March to…
The County Council’s Transportation & Environment Committee, comprised of Chairwoman Nancy Floreen and Council Members George Leventhal and Roger Berliner, was informed about the state’s transportation cuts this morning. Their…