** This story has been updated as new information becomes available. See the updates below.** The details have been trickling in all afternoon. Pg County District 9 Councilman Mel Franklin, …
Category: Maryland Politics
Prince George’s County Schools Are In Trouble. But There’s More.
Prince George’s County Schools are in trouble. It’s been bad. From burning buses and kids left behind at schools, to sexual assaults on preschool-age special needs kids by a bus …
Prince George’s County Hospital Funding Update
So when we last checked in, Gov. Hogan and UMMS President Chrencik had come to an understanding about the funding Dimensions Healthcare needed in order to complete the transfer to …
When Enough is Never Enough: PGCE Baker Edition
Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker continues to take swipes at Governor Hogan for the Prince George’s Hospital funding, despite the Governor providing the requested $15 million in a supplemental …
“Governor Hogan is a Big Mean Meanie-Pants” Says Senator Miller
Several days ago, the Maryland Senate finally held it’s last veto-override vote, possibly in violation of the MD Constitution, giving voting rights to felons who are out of jail on …
URGENT: Calls Needed in Prince George’s County!
Calls are needed to stop a bad bill before it has a chance to move out of committee! Per fellow blogger and Prince George’s County resident Bradley Heard: The Prince …
Miller lying about Hospital Funding in Prince George’s County
According to the Washington Post, Senate President Mike Miller and Speaker Mike Busch are working on a bill that will mandate Gov. Hogan fund the new hospital project in Prince …
Prince George’s County Fire Officials Disciplined For Talking to Media
The fire at an apartment complex in Adelphi was the first the real test of the new dispatch system in Prince George’s County.The system, 2 years in the making, is …
In which I criticize Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan
I love Governor Hogan, and I think he’s doing a great job in Maryland. I love that he’s been able to balance the budget without raising our taxes again. Reducing …
PG County Executive & Council Chairman in a Pissing Match; Taxpayers Get Soaked.
Short version: The PG County Executive, Rushern Baker, wants a double-digit property tax increase to fund schools, and is using a 2012 state law to get around the limits and …