Are we heading toward a Governor Larry Hogan - Governor Wes Moore Mano-a-Mano in 2026? What are the political implications in the meantime? marylandmatters.org/2024/10/23/lar…

The Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org election contest is back! Why not enter? marylandmatters.org/2024/10/28/tim…

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Less than an hour and a half to cast your vote in Maryland's election contest! marylandmatters.org/2024/10/28/tim…

Programming note: I'll be joining Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood on WAMU 88.5 tonight around 8:55 to discuss the election results in Md. Tune in! wamu.org

With the polls in Md. about to close in a few minutes, here's a telling thing: Governor Larry Hogan has his election night party one place, and Maryland Republican Party is someplace else. At least they're in the same county!

You can shout in triumph after Election Day or you can wring your hands. Either way, you should read Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org' analysis marylandmatters.org/2024/11/06/ele…

Here's some big political news to kick off the week. Get ready for a raucous special election, Prince George's County!

I know you are being bombarded with #GivingTuesday solicitations -- and no doubt all are worthy. Please consider supporting Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org this giving season as well! marylandmatters.org/donate/

Half the Montgomery County political world is lining up to run for county executive now that Marc Elrich has been term limited. Are any women going to join the fray? marylandmatters.org/2024/12/03/in-…

Once a year here at Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org, we pay public tribute to one of our co-founders, who is no longer with us. This time, we let some of his closest friends in politics do the talking marylandmatters.org/2024/12/10/wwk…

I was very happy to discuss this uniquely Prince George's County land fight on the always provocative I Hate Politics Podcast -- check it out!

If you're not listening to the roll call for U.S. House speaker, Rep. Andy Harris, MD did not vote when his name was called, though he was in the chamber. A few other conservatives have also remained silent.

.Governor Wes Moore announces a change atop the Maryland Commerce marylandmatters.org/2025/01/24/moo…

You read it here first! :) Thanks, all, for the great ride! I'll be working this week and next, then taking a couple of months off. Then, who knows?

If you are going to listen in to Governor Wes Moore's State of the State speech today, please consider coverage on Midday with Tom Hall. I'll be offering some commentary with Tom Hall before and after the speech on the broadcast, beginning at noon!

Programming note: I'll be on The Politics Hour with Kojo Nnamdi on WAMU 88.5 around 12:45 today to discuss Md. political stuff -- including my imminent departure from Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org. Check us out!

Haven't written anything for a while, but was struck and horrified by the murder of Melissa Hortman. Made me think about the price of public service. Check it out. That horrific event already feels like ancient history marylandmatters.org/2025/06/23/wha…

If you value the work and history of Roll Call, as I do as an alumnus and fan, you'll want to read this remembrance from my pal John McArdle. The newspaper under the late tim curran had an unrivaled swagger and esprit de corps