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Voter information for the Maryland primary election on June 23. For polling place, early voting centers, and to register: https://voterservices.elections.maryland.gov/PollingPlaceSearch. Governor Moore finally decides lto endorse Councilmember Will Jawando for County Executive in Montgomery. We have updates on the other races as well. The Montgomery County Board of Education approves final budget adjustments after the county council does not fully fund the school district's ask. We look at the impact on student mental health support in schools. Maryland Attorney General adds four more apartment building owners to lawsuit against the rental real-estate platform RealPage and eight other companies. And more. Music from Seth Kibel's brand new album, Clarinet Without A Net.

Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera joins the show to talk about Erie County Issues

St. Charles County Executive candidate Lt. Col. Jason Law joins Marc Cox to discuss development, apartment growth, infrastructure concerns, personal property taxes, data centers, and his vision for the county's future. Law also reveals he has withdrawn from consideration for St. Louis County Police Chief to focus entirely on his campaign for county executive.

Montgomery County Public Schools are looking to cut hundreds of positions to close a nearly $40 million budget gap. The cuts follow the Montgomery County Council's failure to fully fund MCPS's budget request. Throughout the budget process, District 5 Councilmember Kristin Mink looked for ways to fully fund the school district. She joins the show to explain what the council can do now to support schools. Plus, she discusses her support for bills signed by the County Executive this week limiting federal immigration enforcement in the county, and we ask her to weigh in on the County Executive race.The D.C. Council is set for its first budget vote next week. It's been a challenging year as federal cuts and a decline in tax revenue have forced city leaders to weigh big cuts. Councilmember Christina Henderson takes us behind the scenes of negotiations and explains why she thinks slashing a fund that pays early childhood educators is the wrong move. Henderson also weighs in on the fight over a youth curfew, and we ask whether she's ready to endorse a candidate in the city's mayoral race.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

On Thursday, Erie County Executive Christian Vogel visted our 429 State Street studio for her monthly conversation, which centered around county issues such as the reentry program, cell phone use in the court house, and the upcoming America250PA events.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the proposed data center in Tonawanda being tabled full 293 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 bKcvL7GxajeeVVelZfNVHX1eyteUkyyh news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,tonawanda,data centers,tonawanda coke WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,tonawanda,data centers,tonawanda coke Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the proposed data center in Tonawanda being tabled Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News http

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz with an update on the new Highmark Stadium construction full 342 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +0000 y4QklHbdhWKLiniBiZilO7JyJzkPYE1M nfl,football,buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz WBEN Extras nfl,football,buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz with an update on the new Highmark Stadium construction Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News ht

On Tuesday, June 2nd, Lindenwood University and the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise hosted a live debate between the top three candidates running for St. Charles County Executive, which included Steve Ehlmann, Bill Eigel, and Jason Law. NewsTalkSTL broadcast the debate from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at 2300 West Clay Street. The event would not have been possible without the support from our friends at Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise St. Charles County Republican Central Committee Mid Rivers NewsMagazine Lewis and Clark Pachyderms See photos, videos, and hear more podcasts from the event at https://newstalkstl.com/livedebate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Tuesday, June 2nd, Lindenwood University and the Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise hosted a live debate between the top three candidates running for St. Charles County Executive, which included Steve Ehlmann, Bill Eigel, and Jason Law. NewsTalkSTL broadcast the debate from Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts at 2300 West Clay Street. The event would not have been possible without the support from our friends at Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise St. Charles County Republican Central Committee Mid Rivers NewsMagazine Lewis and Clark Pachyderms See photos, videos, and hear more podcasts from the event at https://newstalkstl.com/livedebate/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode, we cut through the fig leafs and happy talk from Sound Transit officials to lay bare the hardball political realities underlying their decision to kill the long-promised light line extension to Ballard, which has been left unfunded and postponed indefinitely. Who to blame? Erica says it is a systemic failure, pointing to ST's excessively slow, expensive, and politicized planning process, noting that it took approximately 30 years just to fund the relatively simple Graham Street Station. Sandeep argues that executives from Pierce and Snohomish County strategically outmaneuvered Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson and King County Executive Girmay Zahilay to get their priorities addressed, at Seattle's expense. This successful political power play ensured the Everett and Tacoma segments of the Sound Transit spine were fully funded while leaving the high-ridership Ballard extension dead in the water.Can some newly passed amendments promising to explore new approaches and find cost-saving measures somehow save the Ballard line? Or is this more political "bullshit" that will not address the agency's deeply flawed and entrenched status quo institutional culture or do anything significant to mitigate the multi-billion-dollar cost overruns plaguing Sound Transit projects? Neither Erica or Sandeep see much cause for optimism, though David suggests that will largely depends on whether the County Executive and Mayor follow through and turn the heat up on Sound Transit to deliver.   The discussion then shifts to the latest "defenestration” in Mayor Katie Wilson's office, with the forced resignation of her housing and homelessness advisor Jon Grant, the latest fallout from the breakdown in relations between the mayor's office and the Council. While critics on the right claim this is evidence of chaos at the top, we all give the mayor credit for demonstrating decisive—if "cold-blooded"—leadership by prioritizing her office's performance over personal loyalty as she moves to repair the seriously frayed relationships with councilmembers. And we suggest this is an indication of a shifting power balance within the mayor's office away from activist outsiders to more experienced city hands. Our editor is Quinn Waller.Send us a text! Note that we can only respond directly to emails realseattlenice@gmail.comThanks to Uncle Ike's pot shop for sponsoring this week's episode! If you want to advertise please contact us at realseattlenice@gmail.comSupport the showYour support on Patreon helps pay for editing, production, live events and the unique, hard-hitting local journalism and commentary you hear weekly on Seattle Nice. 

May 28, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2026 ~ David Coulter, Oakland County Executive joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 2026 ~ Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive and Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive join Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the progress of demolition of the old Highmark Stadium, the future of the site, and the future of the ECC South Campus site full 312 Thu, 28 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 u0WuLr4XplgcwB7aXlna4VG02jBZzqmM buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,orchard park,erie community college WBEN Extras buffalo bills,news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,orchard park,erie community college Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the progress of demolition of the old Highmark Stadium, the future of the site, and the future of the ECC South Campus site Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

County Executive Mark Poloncarz signs bill banning businesses from selling customer data full 1329 Tue, 26 May 2026 16:30:32 +0000 8pDiqDfRhRsRiwHB3mI1BCoxzoXlp6vQ news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz signs the Biometric Transparency and Privacy Act banning businesses from selling customer data Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and deputy commissioner for the Department of Public Works, Karen Hoak on the upcoming road construction season in Erie County full 468 Fri, 22 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 0mqdem5OXAYoiABtRQoxwGvLkbnIP3yE news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,road construction,erie county department of public works,karen hoak WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,road construction,erie county department of public works,karen hoak Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz and deputy commissioner for the Department of Public Works, Karen Hoak on the upcoming road construction season in Erie County Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller was joined by Jeff Holtzinger, who is running to become the Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive ahead of the June 23 primary. Holtzinger discussed what he believes differentiates him from fellow Republican candidate Diane Fouché, outlining his vision and priorities for the county. He also shared his thoughts on the county budget and how he would approach spending, growth, and fiscal management if elected.

KMOX Legal Analyst Brad Young says he still has questions about the ethics of County Executive's 'volunteer work' outside of his role in the County. Page says the medical billing isn't being interpreted properly. "this is a very facts specifics situation,' says Young, 'but the implications are profound.' Brad and Megan also discuss a recent Missouri Supreme Court decision on mid-decade re districting, Young joins Megan Lynch on a weekly basis.

Join Governor and Kendel Ehrlich for a rapid-fire discussion on trending topics making headlines this week. 

The County of Sonoma has a new top administrator, and he's hitting the ground running. In this episode of SoCo Chat, County Executive David Guhin discusses the County's budget challenges and looks ahead to major initiatives on the horizon. Drawing on his background as an engineer and systems thinker, Guhin shares his approach to leadership – and why collaboration with community partners will be key to navigating the uncertainty ahead.

Erie County Executive Christina Vogel joined The Joel Natalie Show Tuesday to talk about EMS, protecting children, and the plight of the tiny homes.

Phil Lavota, Interim Jackson County Executive, On Why He's Not Running For Jackson County Executive Anymore | 4-27-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Red River Valley Today with guest  United Way of Lamar County Executive Director Jenny Wilson - Eric and Jenny talk about all of the youth-centric activities going on through the United Way this spring. Including the Kid's Marathon, scholarships, and the upcoming Texas Scholars. Of course, we talked a little Real Housewives in the final segment! 

Interim Jackson County Executive Phil LeVota joined KCUR's Up To Date to discuss why he changed his mind about filing to run for a full term in office. He also discusses the task force he assembled to assess the future of the Truman Sports Complex site, and his approach to addressing property tax concerns.

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater to break down her newly announced $1.14 billion operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2027 — notably with no increase in the tax rate. Fitzwater walked listeners through where the money is going, highlighting key priorities and major investments, including more than $338 million in capital projects across the county. From infrastructure to community needs, she explained how the budget is designed to support growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.

Phil Levota, Jackson County Executive | 4-14-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2026 session of the Maryland General Assembly ended yesterday. The Governor got 2 out of his 3 housing bills. The Special Elections bill rose and then fell again. A bill sought to address AI-led grocery store pricing. Delegate Pam Queen explains. In Montgomery County, the Council staff breaks down the County Executive's budget including tax proposals. And is MCPS looking to make a big push for public-private partnerships to accelerate school construction? And more. Music by Silver Spring rock musician MYSTR Treefrog.

On Monday, we reviewed Erie County Executive Christina Vogel's first 100 days, and the priorities and accomplishments as she begins her tenure at the Court House.

April 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked about running for Erie County Executive full 1247 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:16:30 +0000 JXXjJYORihHMeNfDrvraD6enjZN3yc3l news & politics,news WBEN Extras news & politics,news Erie County Sheriff John Garcia asked about running for Erie County Executive Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News & Politics News False https://player.

What If Wednesday: Iran, Jackson County Executive, and Kristi Noem | 4-1-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Levota, Jackson County Executive, Running For Full-Term | 4-1-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Cox interviews St. Charles County Executive Steve Elman about the recent unanimous council approval of the county's memorandum of understanding with ICE. Elman explains the agreement's focus on officer training and streamlined procedures for handling detainers, emphasizing that it's purely procedural, with no bounty or funding exchange. He addresses the council's role in approving intergovernmental agreements, recounts the history of prior attempts under past administrations, and stresses law enforcement's duty to uphold federal and state law. The conversation then shifts to local development, with Elman weighing in on a proposed data center, stressing careful site selection and concern for residential areas and utility impact. Hashtags: #StCharlesCounty #ICEAgreement #SteveElman #287G #PublicSafety #DataCenterConcerns #MarcCoxMorningShow

Phil Armstrong served eight years as Lehigh County Commissioner. Among other projects, he expanded a senior home and he kept the Iron Pigs, a popular minor league team, to stay. And he's not done yet. Now he is executive director of the County Executives of America, working with county executives across the nation. Retired, nah… GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: HelloNation Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

NCC County Executive Marcus Henry and CFO David DelGrande talk about Tax Increases with Rick Jensen

On the Morning News Express, Bob Miller welcomed Jessica Fitzwater for a wide-ranging conversation on the data center referendum and the latest developments. Fitzwater discussed the Board of Elections decision to move forward with verifying the more than 22,000 petition signatures, as well as concerns from some County Council members about the language in the charter amendment. They also touched on other big topics, including the possibility of the Frederick Keys reconnecting with the Orioles organization and her thoughts on a potential cricket stadium coming to Frederick. It was a packed conversation covering growth, sports, and the future of the county.

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz - City Tax Hike full 654 Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:53:41 +0000 YXku2G2Ush6UAhP7Y6lYY0ZqNcmIgr4b news WBEN Extras news Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz - City Tax Hike Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?f

County Executive Ed Romaine LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Tom Schiliro by JVC Broadcasting

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Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on whether or not he will veto a youth hunting bill that shows up on his desk from the Erie County Legislature full 237 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 mQMb25Zq2WKfRnur8zvVoXUa3vNziUrN news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,erie county legislature WBEN Extras news,wben,mark poloncarz,erie county,erie county legislature Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on whether or not he will veto a youth hunting bill that shows up on his desk from the Erie County Legislature Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the latest surrounding the investigation into vandalism at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park full 266 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:00:00 +0000 syQM1OW2apaUA9l923qrkDrGu3KimEoI news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,orchard park WBEN Extras news,wben,highmark stadium,mark poloncarz,orchard park Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz on the latest surrounding the investigation into vandalism at the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News

Phil Lavota, Jackson County Executive: Will He Sign the ICE Ordinance? Are the Royals Staying? | 3-3-26See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Cox opens Hour 2 discussing the warm Friday weather before diving into politics. Dennis Hancock, St. Louis County Councilman, joins to detail his filing for County Executive, emphasizing his proven leadership, fiscal responsibility, and opposition to untested liberal policies in county governance. The conversation covers the county headquarters debate, budget management, and the NFL settlement fund. Hashtags: #DennisHancock #StLouisCounty #CountyExecutive #LocalPolitics #Budget #Leadership

Erie County Executive Christina Vogel joins us for our February meeting about county business.

Marc interviews St. Louis County Councilman and County Executive candidate Dennis Hancock about the county's budget challenges. Hancock explains why proposed pool closures and spending adjustments aren't true cuts, criticizes County Executive Sam Page's tactics, and outlines his approach to fiscal responsibility based on past government and real-world experience. The segment covers potential tax increase debates, budget prioritization, and Hancock's plans for effective stewardship of county funds. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DennisHancock #StLouisCounty #CountyBudget #FiscalResponsibility #PoolClosures #TaxDebate #LocalPolitics

A conversation with Sanford Hess, who's running for the Democratic ticket for Champaign County Executive.

Last month's winter storm continues to pose challenges for counties and cities across the region. In Prince George's County, some side streets are still snow- and ice-covered, and schools only reopened on Wednesday of this week. Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy joined Kojo and Tom to explain why the county is struggling with cleanup. Plus, we asked County Executive Braveboy why she supports some Maryland lawmakers' efforts to redraw Congressional maps.The bill allows Democrats to re-work the congressional map in their favor, with the goal of ousting the state's lone Republican representative. But the legislation is expected to stall in the state Senate, where Democratic leadership says it's political and legally risky. County Executive Aisha Braveboy said she supports redistricting because of the outsized effect it could have on her county.“Politics, unfortunately, and especially at the federal level, really impacts Maryland disproportionately," she said. "We have about 65,000 federal workers in Prince George's County. About 5,000 of them have lost their jobs over the past few months."She said the bill should receive an up-or-down vote since state delegates and Governor Wes Moore favor the new maps.The U.S. House of Representatives voted Wednesday to block D.C.'s tax plan, which, if approved by the Senate, would cost D.C. $600 million in revenue. Ward 6 D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen got behind the mic to explain why this would be a significant blow to the District's budget.If the District is forced to mirror federal tax cuts at the local level, it could cost the city $600 million in revenue. Beyond blowing a hole in the city's budget, it also could lead to a massive administrative headache. Federal taxes would still be due in the spring, but the local filing deadline would be pushed to account for the change.“Every single person, every business, and every resident in the district will now have their entire tax filing upended by six or eight months," said Allen. "You're gonna be filing your taxes for D.C. in the fall. It's a mess."A vote in the Senate on the measure is expected in the coming weeks.Plus, we discussed the significant layoffs at the Washington Post this week.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

A conversation with Michelle Jett, who's running for the Democratic ticket for Champaign County Executive.

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