Candidates and political consultants have known for a long time that women outvote men in Maryland elections. But data released by the State Board of Elections (SBE) on last month’s…
Maryland
Ten-year data comparing state aid to state taxes paid by county illustrate a truth we all know: Maryland is a state of donors and recipients. Here are who’s giving and…
Convention Fever
By Eric Luedtke. The Baltimore Sun ran an article last week mentioning a little known fact: this fall, as required in our state constitution, a question will appear on the…
What does Massachusetts Mean for Maryland?
The Republicans’ win in the Massachusetts special U.S. Senate election has upended the nation’s capital. But what does it mean for Maryland? We convened a virtual roundtable of our savviest…
Last week, we offered our readers a snapshot of current unemployment in each of Maryland’s twenty-four jurisdictions, as well as some of its biggest cities. Today, we burrow deeper into…
Snapshot: Unemployment in Maryland
Maryland has a lower unemployment rate than the U.S. average, but the regions of the state are faring differently. If you live in Baltimore City, on the Eastern Shore or…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Eight
This series has easily been the most ambitious collection of essays we have ever attempted on Maryland Politics Watch. And all of our data points to one conclusion: the economic…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Seven
Montgomery County, the economic engine of Maryland, depends on its public schools to compete with Fairfax County. How much does the state contribute to Montgomery’s schools?In absolute terms, the state…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Six
How important are Montgomery County’s schools to the county’s economy? We asked some of our local leaders and here is what they said.Valerie ErvinCounty Council Member, Chair of the Council’s…
The Economic Engine of Maryland, Part Five
Montgomery County and Fairfax County, the economic engines of their respective states, have much in common. One characteristic they share is excellent schools.Residents of Montgomery and Fairfax are virtually obsessed…