MCGEO is not the only public employee union swarming the County Council building over budget concerns. SEIU Local 500, which represents school support staff, is going to do it too…
Maryland Politics Watch Archive
New Scandal for the Wild Child
Former WSSC Commissioner Juanita “Wild Child” Miller has a tempestuous past, ripping up the agency over bogus accusations of racism and firing off ranting mass emails to every employee at…
By Jud Ashman. Folks, the Gaithersburg Book Festival is no longer just an opportunity to throw tomatoes at our favorite blogger, Adam Pagnucco (speaking at 2pm in the James Michener…
Farewell, Congressman Obey
By Marc Korman. Last week, Wisconsin Congressman David Obey decided to pack it in and retire. Although not a Marylander, Obey is one of my favorite Members of Congress and…
Senate Fireworks Fizzle
Tuesday night’s meeting of the Greater Olney Civic Association (GOCA) promised some real action as several members of the District 14 and District 19 delegations were scheduled to make presentations…
Senate 19 Voting Records: Lenett vs. Manno
Senator Mike Lenett and Delegate Roger Manno are both freshmen elected in 2006. Lenett won his seat over two incumbent Delegates while Manno finished first in a crowded field. Manno…
Sean Dobson Leaves Progressive Maryland
Progressive Maryland Executive Director Sean Dobson, who has led the organization since 2006, is leaving for another job. Following is his statement.Sean Dobson Moves On After Ten Years at Progressive…
Eric Luedtke’s First Lit Piece
District 14 Delegate candidate Eric Luedtke has released his first lit piece, which he will use in door-knocking. Note how he uses quotes from our Young Guns series in which…
Delegate Karen Montgomery has set her announcement for the District 14 Senate seat for Monday, May 24 at the Olney Theatre. Montgomery is running against incumbent Senator Rona Kramer, with…
Maryland and the Supreme Court
By Marc Korman. With the news that President Obama is nominating Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, this is a good time to take a look at Maryland’s…