For the next few weeks, Center Maryland's Karson Kamenetz will be hosting interviews with numerous elected officials and community leaders across the state. Today, Karson sits down with Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka from the county's second district. Together, they talk about the Councilman's legislative priorities, a bill prevented landlords from raising rent during the pandemic, and his advice to those entering the political scene.
Karson Kamenetz with Baltimore County Executive John Olszewski
For the past few months, Center Maryland's Karson Kamenetz has been sitting down with elected officials across the state to discuss current events, their policy platforms, and what sparked their interest in Maryland politics. In today's virtual conversation, Karson is joined by Baltimore County Executive John "Johnny O" Olszewski to talk about his governing priorities, the overarching goal of a transparent government, and the county's COVID-19 response. Join Karson in this conversation with the leader of Baltimore County politics.
Karson Kamenetz with Councilmember Leon F. Pinkett III
For the next few weeks, Center Maryland's Karson Kamenetz will be hosting interviews with Maryland's elected officials and community leaders. In today's virtual discussion, Karson sits down with Baltimore City Councilman Leon Pinkett from the city's 7th district. Together, they discuss the Councilman's ideas pertaining to Baltimore's education system, police reform in the city, and his advice to those seeking to serve in their communities. Join us for a meaningful conversation with one of Baltimore's most prominent legislatures.
State Officials Explore Ways to Remedy Learning Loss as Public School Enrollment Declines
Maryland’s public schools saw a 3% decline in enrollment during the first quarter this year, as exposure to the coronavirus continues to keep most students and teachers at home. Now, state education officials are grappling with how to deal with Read More
Join us for the inaugural edition of The Lobby- a recreation of the room where it all happens, suitable for today's environment. For our first episode, we invited Keiffer Jackson Mitchell Jr., Chief Legislative Officer for the Office of Governor Larry Hogan, and Delora Sanchez Ifekauche, Esq, Principal at Cornerstone Government Affairs to get their sense of the state of play in Maryland politics, a reading on the legacy of Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller, and the top three issues to watch this session.
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Ep. 1: The Room Where It Happened with Delora Sanchez Ifekauche and Keiffer Mitchell Jr.
We are proud to launch the $11 million Hotel Resiliency Fund. Hotels and similar establishments that have been adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may apply. Applications are being accepted until February 24. To learn more and apply, please visit: https://hotelresiliency.princegeorgescountymd.gov/
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During this particularly challenging moment in our own country – with antisemitic, racist & bigoted forces emboldened – the way to honor the eternal memory of the victims of the Shoah is by speaking & acting against hate & intolerance in all its forms. #HolocaustRemembranceDay
Today, we pause to remember the six million Jews and the millions of other persecuted minorities and political dissidents murdered by the Nazi regime in the Holocaust. #HolocaustRemembranceDay https://sarbanes.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/sarbanes-statement-international-holocaust-remembrance-day
For far too long, D.C. residents have been denied their right of self-governance and have faced taxation without representation. @SenatorCarper, @EleanorNorton, and I have reintroduced our #DCStatehood bill. Support is growing—now's the time to get it done!
A través del programa del Condado Stand Up & Deliver, el Condado de Prince George distribuirá comestibles para llevar a varios lugares 01/30 10AM. #PGCCOVID19 #ProudtoProvide #Beltsville #Adelphi #Calverton #CollegePark #Laurel #Montpelier #SouthLaurel #WestLaurel #Vansville
Through the County’s Stand Up & Deliver program, Prince George’s County will be distributing groceries to go at various locations on 01/30 at 10AM. #PGCCOVID19 #ProudtoProvide #Beltsville #Adelphi #Calverton #CollegePark #Laurel #Montpelier #SouthLaurel #WestLaurel #Vansville
The fight to revive democracy has only just begun-/ Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.), “this moment
might be our last opportunity to shore up US democracy &
prevent it from sliding further into a state of chaos, dysfunction,
and billionaire-fueled minority rule.”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2021/01/26/fight-revive-democracy-has-only-just-begun/?tid=ss_tw
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