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49. Service In Your Community with Brandon Wright
In Episode 49, Damian is joined by Brandon Wright, Vice-President of Communications and Media Relations for the National Waste & Recycling Association. Join us for a look at how waste organizations support local communities, the nuances of the recycling industry, and what's ahead for Maryland politics following Wes Moore's historic election. We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.
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48. Transit Oriented with Brian O’Malley
In Episode 48, Damian is joined by Brian O'Malley, President and CEO of the Central Maryland Transportation Alliance for a discussion on Transit Oriented Development, the power of public transit, and Maryland's transportation future. Next week, tune in for Brandon Wright of the National Waste & Recycling Association. As always, we hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.
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47. Greener Pastures with Christina Johnson
Welcome to the 2023 legislative session. Legislators have 90 days to move on a number of issues pressing Maryland this year including regulating adult-use cannabis. In Episode 47, Damian is joined by Christina Johnson, Founder and CEO of Standard Wellness Maryland and Vice-President of the Maryland Medical Wholesale Cannabis Trade Association CANMD for a discussion on the future of cannabis, the strength of the state’s medical industry, and how the industry is working to build equity and protect public health in Maryland. We hope to see you soon, in The Lobby.
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46. The Lobbyist’s Lobbyist with Joe Bryce
Session is back, and Annapolis is buzzing! With the start of the 2023 legislative session, fresh off the heels of a sea-change election, we’re welcoming the freshest personalities in Maryland politics with a conversation with one of the most storied, Joe Bryce of Manis Canning. In Episode 46, Damian sits down with Joe for an extended look at his career from state house politics to inside involvement in some of the biggest legislative victories in the last decade. Stick around for a conversation about adult-use cannabis legislation, finding new ways to work with a politically diverse caucus, and a look …
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45. How to Build Relationships with Pam Metz-Kasemeyer
We’re back! We hope you had a wonderful holiday. It is all business in Annapolis as we quickly approach the start of the 2023 session. We’re diving into the upcoming session with the people who know it best. In episode 45, we’re joined by Pam Metz-Kasemeyer, Managing Partner at Schwartz, Metz, Wise, & Kaufman PA for a dive into strategizing after a sea change election. Stick around for a look at what makes SMWK such a dynamic team, helping legislators tackle Maryland’s biggest issues. Next week, we’ll have Annapolis legend Joe Bryce in The Lobby to pull apart his storied…
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44. How to Rally with Barak Hermann
It is Owings Mills' Moment. For episode 44, we’re joined by none other than Barak Hermann, CEO of the JCC of Greater Baltimore and Chairman of The Owings Mills Corporate Roundtable. Join us for a conversation about connecting communities, the growth of the JCC, and Metro Centre. After all, Owings Mills already is what all of Baltimore County and Maryland will soon be: A dynamic, diverse community that works together to lift every neighborhood and every employer. Stick around to learn how Northwest Baltimore County’s town center, is perfectly situated for growth that will support our entire region as the…
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Baltimore blocks treatment of contaminated water from Ohio train derailment

An environmental company abandoned a plan Tuesday to treat contaminated runoff water from East Palestine, Ohio, in Baltimore after city officials blocked it from using the sewer system, the latest challenge to cleaning the train derailment site amid opposition from communities unwilling to accept waste. Fast, informative and written just for locals. Get The 7 DMV newsletter in your inbox every weekday morning. Clean Harbors told Baltimore officials last week it was preparing to receive train car loads of wastewater contaminated after the Feb. 3 derailment for processing at a facility in the Maryland city.

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One Hundred Percent Housing withDamian O’Doherty and Tom Coale

Recently, housing activist/expert, government affairs professional, and respected land use lawyer Tom Coale was announced as a partner at Maryland powerhouse firm Perry, White, Ross & Jacobson. Now, Coale joins an episode of The Lobby Pod. Tom says Maryland needs a more aggressive approach to creating housing that provides for all Marylanders. Tom elegantly dismantles the legacy Nimby-culture with a lexicon featuring facts, fairness, and transparency for a simple mission: more housing. Also, if you love local news, let’s thank Tom for his civic and civil Saturday WBAL Radio talk show and his legal work for Save Our Sun. Speaking of local, hear Tom’s strong experientially-based endorsement for Maryland Stadium Authority nominee and fellow Howard County resident Yolanda Maria Martinez.

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