Podcasts about Franchot

Come January, the State of Maryland will have three new elected officials in three key statewide offices: Governor, Attorney General and Comptroller. Governor Larry Hogan is term-limited and cannot run again. Attorney General Brian Frosh is retiring, and the incumbent Comptroller, Democrat Peter Franchot, did not seek re-election to a fifth term, opting to run for Governor instead. Today, it's another installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates 2022, with the two contenders who are running to succeed Mr. Franchot as Maryland State Comptroller. Republican Barry Glassman is completing his second term as Harford County Executive. He joins us on Zoom… Democrat Brooke Lierman is completing her second term as a Delegate in the Maryland House representing Baltimore City. She joins Tom here in Studio A…__________________________________________ Del. Lierman and County Executive Glassman will appear together in a forum sponsored by the Maryland Association of CPAs and the Maryland Bar Association on Tuesday morning, October 18, at 8:00am at Goucher College. Tom Hall will be moderating that event. The public is invited, but you need to register, and you can do that by clicking here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland voters head to the polls next week. Mail-in voting has already begun. Early voting starts Thursday. Election day is two weeks from Tuesday. Today, it's a special installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates 2022.  Two of the three leading candidates in the Democratic primary for Governor join Tom for the hour to discuss the issues on the minds of Marylanders. In early June, a poll published by the Baltimore Sun identified Comptroller Peter Franchot, non-profit executive Wes Moore and former Labor Secretary Tom Perez leading a 10-person field in the Democratic primary. Those three candidates polled in the low double-digits. A large number of respondents said they had not made up their minds. In a poll released on Tuesday of this week, commissioned by WYPR, the Baltimore Banner and Goucher College showed the race between Mr. Franchot, Mr. Moore and Mr. Perez to be even closer than it was in early June. Those three candidates are now in a statistical tie. The other candidate who is closest to them is former Attorney General Doug Gansler, who is about ten points behind. We invited the top three candidates to appear on Tuesday of this week. Peter Franchot's spokesperson declined our invitation citing a schedule conflict. We tried a different date, today, and once again citing a schedule conflict, the Franchot campaign declined our invitation. And so, we are pleased to welcome Wes Moore and Tom Perez to today's conversation. They join us on Zoom. Wes Moore is a best-selling author who has worked in the private and non-profit sector. He was most recently the CEO of the Robin Hood Foundation, a national philanthropic organization. And, full disclosure: he once hosted Future City,a public affairs show on WYPR. He has chosen as his running mate former Delegate Aruna Miller from Montgomery County… Tom Perez is a lawyer who headed the Civil Rights Division in the US Justice Department, and served as MD labor secretary during the O'Malley administration. He was also appointed US Labor Secretary during the Obama Administration, and he was the chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). He has chosen as his running mate Shannon Sneed, a former Baltimore City Councilwoman… We begin with an opportunity for each candidate to say hello and explain why they deserve your vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland GOP Chairman Dirk Haire joined WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" radio program on Tuesday about the latest news on the Maryland Gubernatorial race and what key races we should keep an eye this year in Maryland. LAST NIGHT: Democratic candidates in Maryland Gubernatorial race to debate ahead of election https://www.wbal.com/article/569241/3/democratic-candidates-in-maryland-gubernatorial-race-to-debate-ahead-of-election New Baltimore Sun/University of Baltimore poll shows Franchot and Schulz leading in the race for Governor https://carrollcountyobserver.com/2022/06/06/new-baltimore-sun-university-of-baltimore-poll-shows-franchot-and-schulz-leading-in-the-race-for-governor/ Washington Post endorses Kelly Schulz for Governor in the GOP primary https://twitter.com/zapeters/status/1533090839089520641 For more coverage on the issues that matter to you, visit www.WMAL.com, download the WMAL app or tune in live on WMAL-FM 105.9 FM from 5-9 AM ET. To join the conversation, check us out on Twitter: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock,and @patrickpinkfile. Show website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Maryland's comptroller for the past decade and a half, Peter Franchot has wielded one of just three votes--along with the governor and state treasurer--on the powerful Board of Public Works. As Franchot sees it, his know-how as comptroller prepares  him to be governor, so he's running for the Democratic nomination. Franchot rejects the idea that his pattern of cooperating with the Republican governor, after sparring with the previous Democratic executive … won't play well with Democratic primary voters.  “I speak up. People like that, they want somebody who is going to be - have an outsider perspective. I happen to have insider skills in addition to having that perspective.” Peter Franchot on jobs, transit, housing, crime and the Bay.  Links: Peter Franchot, Register to vote, July 19 primary in Maryland, MDElections2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, it's another installment in Midday's series of Conversations with the Candidates: 2022. Tom's guest for the hour is Peter Franchot. He was first elected to the General Assembly in 1986. He represented part of Montgomery County in the House of Delegates for 20 years. In 2006, he was elected Comptroller of MD. In 2018, he won the race for his fourth term in that office by the largest margin of any statewide candidate in MD history. He has decided not to stand for election to a fifth term as Comptroller. Instead, he's running in the Democratic primary for Governor. Mr. Franchot has often been at odds with Democratic leaders during his 35 years in Annapolis. He opposed slot machines when legislation to legalize them was introduced in 2008. He joined Gov. Larry Hogan and then Treasurer Nancy Copp to end the contract to develop the State center complex in Baltimore. And in 2019, in a dispute with Democratic leaders, the legislature stripped the Comptroller's office of some of its regulatory role over alcohol and tobacco. Mr. Franchot is one of 10 contenders in Maryland's gubernatorial primary, and internal polls from his campaign and the campaign of Rushern Baker show him in the lead, with 71 days left until early voting begins. Before entering elective politics, Mr. Franchot served in the Army during the Vietnam War, and later worked for Ralph Nader, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and as a staff director for then-Congressman Ed Markey of Massachusetts. Peter Franchot is 74 years old. He holds a bachelor's degree from Amherst College and a law degree from Northeastern University. He and his wife, Anne Maher, are the parents of two grown children, and three grandchildren. They are longtime residents of Takoma Park. Mr. Franchot has chosen former Prince George's County Councilwoman Monique Anderson-Walker as his running mate for Lt. Governor. Peter Franchot joins us today on Zoom from Takoma Park. You are welcome to join us, as well. Call us: 410.662.8780. email us: midday@wypr.org. Tweet us: @MiddayWYPR See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369! And Rehab 2 Perform Today... Comptroller Franchot has a big announcement tomorrow about this year's tax filings. We have published our annual crime maps--have a look. Former Editor of the Capital, Rick Hutzell, has a new gig with Bulletin. BeeprBuzz has the scoop on the new Greene Turtle in Gambrills. And we have a major contest on our All Annapolis Facebook page courtesy of Scout & Molly's, Stardust Deluxe, and Mid Atlantic Costuming. And finally a Ticket Tuesday Giveaway courtesy of Rams Head On Stage! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis  

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369! And Rehab 2 Perform Today... A ride-share driver was assaulted and robbed at knifepoint near Arundel Mills Mall. Schools are offering more first-dose vaccines at six upcoming clinics. Annapolis has delayed the demolition of the Hillman Garage by a month. Franchot alerts parents about a letter from the IRS about the Child Tax Credit. Lots of new things to explore at the Annapolis Town Center! And we can use some more local businesses to spotlight! Give me some leads!  Back with her weekly Annapolis After Dark is BeeprBuzz. She'll keep you up to speed on all of the fantastic live music we have in the area! And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis  

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369! Scott Gibson for Ward 2 And NOW OPEN in Annapolis, Rehab 2 Perform! Today...High tides are expected in the area this weekend and Annapolis has some help. An 8th grader was hit by a car and the driver fled the scene. Franchot picked a controversial running mate. The Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation has some micro-grants for businesses harmed by the tornado. The State Board of Education is thinking about cutting back on quarantines and masks. The sailboat show was a winner just like the powerboat show! And here's a tip for some free pizza tomorrow! And keep your ears open for a bonus pod a bit later today with #JustOneSweater. It's Thursday, which means that Trevor from  Annapolis Makerspace is here with your Maker Minutes with great ideas to work out your mind and hone your skills. And as usual, George from DCMDVA Weather is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00 am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369! And the Bay Bridge Boat Show! Today..Annapolis has canceled the Memorial Day parade but is planning to move forward with Independence Day. Jing Dai and Miles Healy have been named Teachers of the Year. Live@ Casino & Hotel will have their sports betting facility ready to go at the end of the month. Comptroller Franchot says the revised tax forms are ready to go, so file away.  Harford County Executive Barry Glassman wants Franchot's job in 2022 and launched a campaign yesterday. And our very own Ann Alsina just earned a huge professional designation. And finaly, some bonus pod teases! And of course, George  from DCMDVA Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors... Solar Energy Services because solar should be in your future! The Kristi Neidhardt Team. If you are looking to buy or sell your home, give Kristi a call at 888-860-7369! And Melissa at The Loud Women's Club Podcast Today...Anne Arundel County Police investigating a suspicious death in Brooklyn Park as a homicide. Comptroller Francot has sent a lot of COVID relief money already. There are some policies you need to know if you plan to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at a local Irish pub. Homestead gardens expands with an acquisition.  Ann Alsina from CovingtonAlsina is here with us today for her always outstanding Money Monday Report!  And of course, George  from DCMDVA Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW) NOTE: For hearing impaired subscribers, a full transcript is available on Eye On Annapolis

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090.  Today...Lots of changes and confusion with schools--sports starting two months sooner, teachers statewide want a pause, Anne Arundel pushes faculty and staff return back a week, and the Board still has not committed to their adopted plan and seek publc input by email. Early voting turnout was very strong state-wide. And Comptroller Franchot pleads for people to support local businesses.  And of course, George  from DCMDVA Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday at 6:00am and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our social media platforms--All Annapolis and Eye On Annapolis (FB) and @eyeonannapolis (TW)

A Miner Detail Podcast featured a guest panel on Sunday, Aug. 23, for its monthly Maryland politics roundup show. This is A Miner Detail Podcast Episode 276. Topics discussed: Visiting Circuit Court Judge Thomas G. Ross ruled against Dr. Alan McCarthy in his lawsuit aimed to toss Danielle Hornberger from the Nov. general election ballot for failing to file the required paperwork at the time she filed her county executive candidacy last fall; Gov. Larry Hogan's chief of staff resigned on Aug. 17 after the Baltimore Sun reported that Roy McGrath received a six-figure severance package from the Maryland Environmental Service; The Wicomico County Council generated drama around its selection process to replace the late Bob Culver, who died in July; Maryland Matters recently published a story this month about Maryland's potential 2022 statewide candidates. The panel dissects the article; The panel reacts to the Democratic National Convention. Panelists include: Len Foxwell, Chief of Staff to Maryland Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot (D); Mark J. McLaurin, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs for the Service Employees International Union Local 500; Richard DeShay Elliott, Maryland progressive activist, and candidate for state delegate in Prince George's County.

A monument honoring Confederate soldiers is staying put for now in front of Talbot County's Courthouse in Easton, Maryland. The Talbot County Council voted 3-2 on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, against removing the statue. The statue, dedicated in 1916, commemorates the 84 soldiers from the county who fought for the Confederacy. This is A Miner Detail Podcast Episode 275. On Sunday, August 23, 2020, A Miner Detail Podcast, hosted by A Miner Detail Editor in Chief Ryan Miner, featured five panelists to discuss the fallout from the council's decision to allow the racist statue to remain on public property. Panelists include: Len Foxwell, Chief of Staff to Maryland Comptroller Peter V. R. Franchot (D); Corey W. Pack, president, Talbot County Council; Wini Roche, President of Roche & Associates and the former executive director of the Maryland Tourism Coalition; Mark J. McLaurin, Director of Political and Legislative Affairs for the Service Employees International Union Local 500; Richard DeShay Elliott, Maryland progressive activist, and candidate for state delegate in Prince George's County.

Today, Maryland's Comptroller, Peter Franchot checks in and we cover a range of topics from devastating ramifications of COVID, to the upcoming Shop Tax Free Week, to the 2019 tax season, to unclaimed funds and much more! We also find out a little about his platform for Governor and what he plans to do if elected--hint: it involves beer! And alas, I find that the Comptroller counts the Eye On Annapolis Daily news Brief in the top 3 podcasts....but he holds the top spot to Ryan Miner and A Miner Detail.  Links: Maryland Taxes (Comptroller's Website for all we spoke about) Peter Franchot (Campaign Website)

In episode eleven, underwater key grip Nicholas "Sodapop" Franchot chats with host Brett Stanley to discuss working alongside underwater camera operators, like Ian Takahashi and Pete Romano, how he got into the film industry, why he finds vacuuming the bottom of swimming pools like meditation, how he got electrocuted in Brazil and how to avoid getting a rash from a pee-filled hot tub.Discuss the episode in our facebook group.Visit our YouTube for livestreamsFollow Sodapop: IMDB, InstagramSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brettstanley)

Peter V. R. Franchot  is an American politician who is the 33rd Comptroller of Maryland. A member of the Democratic Party, Franchot served for 20 years in the Maryland House of Delegates representing Takoma Park and Silver Spring. He was elected comptroller in 2006, and has subsequently been re-elected three times.

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090.  Today...A double shooting in Annapolis. Gideon McKean's body located. A shakeup at Visit Annapolis. Franchot to pause processing paper returns on the 15th. Fed cuts Wells Fargo some slack. Relief Wizard for business help. MEMA's rumor control for COVID-19. Distance learning in to the fall and winter? A nw way to shop local in Downtown Annapolis. And tickets on sale now (VIP) and soon (GA) for the fall version of the Paca Girlfriends Party! It's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor. He's back with some self-isolating thoughts! And of course, George  from DMV Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our  YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter feeds, and of course at Eye On Annapolis.

Keeping social distancing, we record the podcast from our 3 remote locations. Our biggest interview yet, the one and only Peter Franchot, Comptroller of Maryland. Peter gives some very real and raw advice for how to get through the economic crisis caused by COVID-19. And of course we also talk about local 24 year olds buying teenagers alcohol at a local motel. High highs and low lows on this episode!

Yesterday, federal authorities announced that 3.3 million people filed for unemployment benefits last week. 42,000 of those claims were from Marylanders. As we went on the air today, the House of Representatives was preparing to vote on the $2.2 trillion dollar economic aid package. (The measure passed on an overwhelming voice vote in the early afternoon, and the President signed it into law a few hours later.) A word about Day Care. The Governor has ordered day care centers to close, but there is a service to provide day care to children of ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL who are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a free referral hotline. The number is 877-261-0060. For more analysis of how Maryland families and businesses stand to benefit from the new federal aid package, and from a wide variety of state relief programs, Comptroller Peter Franchot joins Tom until the top of the hour. Maryland's chief fiscal officer and tax collector, Mr. Franchot was elected Comptroller for the first time in 2006. He is also, at the moment, the only person to have declared his candidacy for Governor in 2022.

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   SPONSOR: Many thanks to Solar Energy Services for sponsoring this podcast. If you think solar is in your future, please give Rick Peters and his team a call at 410-923-6090.  Today...Governor Hogan announced that three Marylanders have tested positive for the Coronavirus. Comptroller Franchot has suspended 21 tax preparers for suspicious returns. Annapolis Police are warning people not to fall for two scams that are circulating. And a Safeway strike has been averted.  It's the weekend and Annapolis Restaurant Week is ending. There is a Shamrock Stroll on Saturday along with the Londontowne Symphony. And Sunday is the St. Patrick's Parade and the Shamrock The Dock Festival at Annapolis City Dock. And of course, George  from DMV Weather  is here with your local weather forecast! Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available wherever you get your podcasts and also on our  YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter feeds, and of course at Eye On Annapolis.  

January 27th, 2020: We remember Basketball great Kobe Bryant who died yesterday, Dr. Brit Kirwan discuss the Kirwan Commission findings, and Comptroller Pete Franchot discusses his bid for Governor.

Comptroller Peter Franchot says he plans to run for governor. Across the pond, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are engineering their own Brexit.

The return of Sparty! Franchot jumps in! Crooked Larry? The final debate! And Trump being Trump. If you don't like this podcast, you're dumber than Rudy Giuliani!

Many thanks to our sponsor: The Twist & Stout Festival on September 28th. Tix & info: http://bit.ly/TwistStout2019 CONNECT WITH US!  LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...The ASO is in search of a new Executive Director and the Scenic Rivers Land Trust has a new one!  Comptroller Franchot is likely to run for Governor in 2020. A drunk and belligerent woman is in jail after kicking and biting 5 MTA officers at BWI. Anne Arundel County Public Works racks up two national awards for keeping our waterways clean. And Live! Casino & Hotel earns the coveted 4 diamond rating from AAA.  It's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor and, of course, George from DMV Weather with your local weather forecast!  Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

The Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot joined me in the studio today for Tax Day. We discuss what happens if you don't file your taxes and your options if you owe money this tax season. Franchot has also been pretty vocal about his asking for Mayor Pugh to step down, he will discuss this with us as well.

Comptroller of Maryland Peter Franchot was one of the first officials to ask that Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh step down after the controversy revolving around her 'Healthy Holly' book deals. Here in this interview, Franchot explains why.

Governor Hogan vetoed the $15 minimum wage and then had his veto overridden, A state crackdown on violent crime in Baltimore and Comptroller Franchot struggles with the legislature for control

Today, we sit down with Maryland's Comptroller, Peter Franchot--who I might add is one of the most accessible elected officials-- to talk about his roles, his failed Reform on Tap program, taxes, and his battle with the "Annapolis Machine" that is trying to strip him of some of his duties in a vendetta. And with Governor Hogan as a term-limited Governor, we find out if Peter Franchot might be next in line! Want to know more?  Here's his website! https://www.marylandtaxes.gov/

“[The federal government] sneezes and Maryland catches a cold.” That’s how Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot describes how intertwined the state is with the federal government. Franchot calls in to discuss with cohosts Colin McGuire and Emma Kerr the ongoing government shutdown - now the longest in history - and what it means for not just the thousands of federal workers who live in Maryland, but also contractors and tertiary effects.

CONNECT WITH US!  LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...The Eastport Royal Farms was robbed at gunpoint. The General Assembly returns today and they aim to clip Comptroller Peter Franchot's wings. Baltimore picks yet another candidate for police commissioner. Another honor for Rob, Gerald, Rebecca, John, and Wendi.No end in sight for federal shutdown.   And, of course, George from DMV Weather with your local weather forecast to include SNOW!  Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

CONNECT WITH US!  LOTS OF WAYS:  http://bit.ly/EOAConnect Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today...A Baltimore man is arrested for robbery and attempted car jacking in Glen Burnie. TJ Smith Lands a job with Baltimore County. Franchot gears up for Beer Wars round two. Ravens playoff tickets are plentiful!  And, it's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor and, of course, George from DMV Weather with your local weather forecast!  Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Craft Brew News – 10/26/18https://www.brewbound.com/news/last-call-canada-lifts-tariff-on-u-s-aluminum-cans-climate-change-effects-on-beer-refutedCanada Lifts Tariff on U.S. Aluminum Cans; Climate Change Effects on Beer RefutedIn response to a shortage of aluminum cans, the Canadian government has lifted a 10 percent tariff on U.S.-made aluminum cans, according to Reuters.Luke Harford, president of trade group Beer Canada, told the outlet that Canadian brewers had faced a shortage of 16 oz. cans, which are only available from U.S.-based suppliers. That forced some companies to halt production for weeks, or delay product launches.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s 10 percent tariff on imported aluminum remains in effect.Brewers and Farmers Refute Barley Shortage FearsA recent paper published by 10 international scientists in the Nature Plants journal suggested a barley shortage caused by climate change could cause beer prices to double. The report said heat waves and droughts could lead to barley yield declines of as much as 17 percent while beer production could drop 16 percent.However, Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson told NPR that the “study isn’t a great indicator of what is going to happen in the real world” and the study overstates the effects on the beer industry.Dwight Little, president of the Idaho Grain Producers Association, added that climate change is likely to occur slowly, which will give farmers time to adapt and change their planting schedules.Craft Beer Cellar Lawsuit Against Glassdoor Thrown OutA federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Craft Beer Stellar LLC, the franchisor of the Craft Beer Cellar retail outlets, against Glassdoor. In the suit, Craft Beer Stellar argued that anonymous users — possibly franchisees — had unfairly critiqued the company and violated the federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, among other claims.According to Massachusetts trial attorney Andrew Caplan, the court tossed out Craft Beer Stellar’s lawsuit, citing the federal Communications Decency Act, which bans lawsuits against website publishers for defamatory statements posted by third parties.A-B’s Natty Light 77-Packs Draw Ire of Maryland ComptrollerMaryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is accusing Anheuser-Busch of promoting binge drinking following the release of specialty 77-packs of Natural Light, which were exclusively sold in College Park, the home of the University of Maryland.“Corporate beer manufacturers claim to care about the public health impacts of alcohol, but the message they send by selling a 77-pack of beer designed to look like a keg in a college town shows they care more about their bottom line than the negative impacts of binge drinking,” Franchot spokesman Alan Brody told the New York Daily News.A-B released the multipacks earlier this month to celebrate the year of the brand’s creation. The packages, which retailed for around $30, quickly sold out.Franchot has drawn headlines in the last couple of years for his advocacy of the state’s craft breweries.Heady Topper is a double India Pale Ale brewed by The Alchemist in Stowe, Vermont. It is unfiltered and contains 8% ABV, with hints of citrus flavors. Unpasteurized, it is kept refrigerated by authorized retailers until point of sale.

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.   Today... Annapolis Police arrested a gun toting barista at Zu Coffee. Governor's Bridge Road bridge is moving forward. Navy unveils uniforms for Army-Navy Game. Pumpkins are not so plentiful. Comptroller Franchot is not happy with Natural Light beer. Natural Light beer does not care. And the Baltimore City Police have solved all their woes and have moved onto more important things like telling the cast of Saturday Night Live they were offended by their comedy sketch. It's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor and, of course, George from DMV Weather with your local weather forecast!  Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Today’s guest is a first for GBH - we’re speaking with a state wide, publicly elected political figure - who finds himself at the center of a political movement working to change the laws for Maryland’s small craft brewers. It’s no accident that he ended up in this movement - states all over the union have been reinventing their beer laws to make way for new business models necessary to support small craft brewer, especially when it comes to own-premise taproom models, self-distribution, and franchise rights with wholesalers. Most states have incrementally improved these laws over time, attempting to balance the needs of federally mandated wholesale tier, meant to prevent monopolies, and the beds of consumers and brewers, and more recently, the retail voice has been finding its way into these discussions as well. But a few states, like Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and Maryland, have been especially slow to evolve. In these states, the multi-generational wealth of wholesalers, backed by the largest brewing conglomerates in the world, have held an immense amount of influence over politicians. And progress in those states beer laws has been all but static. Peter Franchot, the state’s elected comptroller, is very well known and depending on your view of things, he’s either a uniquely divisive figure in Maryland politics, or he’s uniquely talented at uniting folks around an issue. His role as comptroller is to structure the states financial agenda, which includes tax incentives for industry, and creating fairness is its economic systems, among many other related things. Unlike most states, Maryland doesn’t appoint their comptroller through the governor’s office, but instead elects the comptroller directly. And that means two important things - 1. it enables the voters to compartmentalism their financial interests from the rest of their political agendas - and 2. it protects that office from political influence to a degree, because the comptroller is beholden to the voters, not the governor. For Franchot - that can sometimes put him at odds with his own party’s agenda when they’re in power. And it can sometimes put him in the position of courting the factor of a republican governor when he wants to get something done, and that works against the democratic machine. And he seems to relish in it. And he keeps getting re-elected - with barely any contention. One of the ways he maintains that powerful role is through the campaigns he initiates that tend to be popular, perhaps even populist agendas. He’s gone after common sense school reforms, he fought against sot machines infiltrating his state, and most recently he’s saddled atop the rapid growth in craft beer as a way to rally his voters around something they want to see more of, and against the special interests it threatens. And he’s riding that saddle to electoral victory over and over again, but so far, doesn’t have a victory to show for it on behalf of he brewers themselves. He’s had remarkable success using the uncommon leverage of his office and its popularity to ram through big changes that most states are required to piece-meal over time. He makes a lot of enemies along the way, and more than a few friends, and it remains to be seen wether that’s good for craft beer legislation, or if this might be one battle he takes to the teeth of big beer money and power, and perhaps walks away wounded for the effort. It remains to be seen - and there are small brewers I spoke with on its sides of that strategy. Some are rallying behind the effort while others fear it may hinder their progress at the expense of Franchot having a self-serving campaign that keeps him popular even if he fails. Most would be happy with even a small win. But Franchot, never a meek contender, only seems interested in making his cause bigger in the meantime. In fact, as we sat and talked, I watched his handler wince more than once as Franchot, on the spot, started spontaneously adding new provisions to his bill. It’s a bold strategy. Let’s see if it pays off for him.

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is sponsored by Kegs & Corks Craft Beer and Maryland Wine Festival on August 18. Save $10 on every ticket using the code eoa (lowercase) when you check out! TICKET LINK Today... Hogan and Franchot have harsh words for Pennsylvania and New York. More buses coming for BWI. A serious crash in Gambrills sends three to shock-trauma. Buckley criticized for grandstanding over Capital-Gazette shooting. Weems Creek bridge to close. Navy fan fest, and more!  And it's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor and George from DMV Weather with your local  weather forecast! Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today... Annapolis and the William Paca House welcomed 30 new citizens to the US at the annual Naturalization Ceremony. Annapolis showed up with love for The Capital as they marched in the annual Independence Day Parade less than a week after the shooting. Hogan fires an IT guy. Franchot is saying no to Jealous. Hoyer has pneumonia, Sophocleus' wife may take his seat until November, and a man has "catastrophic" injuries to his hands after an illegal fireworks stunt goes awry. And it's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor and George from DMV Weather with your local  weather forecast! Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Today, another in Midday's series of Conversations with the Candidates.Tom's guest is Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot. He’s been the state’s fiscal chief since 2007, after firsxt beating the incumbent, William Donald Schaefer, in the 2006 primary. As comptroller, Franchot is a member of powerful Board of Public Works in Annapolis. And he is vice-chair of the State Retirement ---- Pension System. Franchot is a Democrat who does not always toe the party line. His relationship with the legislative leadership in Annapolis -- fellow Democrats Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller and House Speaker Michael E. Busch -- has seemed increasingly frayed this year. Franchot does seem to have a close working relationship with Republican Gov. Larry Hogan. Before becoming Maryland’s top fiscal officer, Franchot served in the House of Delegates for two decades, representing the 20th District in Montgomery Co. That district reaches roughly from Takoma Park, north to Colesville.He has been Maryland’s comptroller for 11 years, and he is seeking a fourth term. His opponent in the November election is a CPA from Worcester County, Republican Anjali Reed Phukan.This conversation was livestreamed on the WYPR Facebook page. To check out that video, click here.

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today..A new poll shows Jealous and Baker in the lead, but Hogan may win. Franchot announces millions in rebate money from state credit cards. Online voter registration went down yesterday. Bertucci's may have some life. And a car vending machine in Gaithersburg! All that plus your local weather from George at DMV Weather! Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Please Visit Our Sponsor: Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today...The body of a National Guardsman was found after the Ellicott City flooding. Franchot offers a tax break to flood victims. An Anne Arundel County cop pleads guilty, and Tronc buys a paper. Roseanne Barr got fired and we have some thoughts and prayers for Ellicott City!  All that plus your local weather forecast from DMV Weather! The Daily News Brief is sponsored by Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management. Website: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Facebook: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Please Visit Our Sponsor: Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today... Governor Hogan shakes up EZ Pass and lowers some tolls. NFL lays down the law on taking a knee. The Capitals will take on the Golden Knights in the Stanley Cup. NTSB suggests school buses have seat and shoulder belts. Franchot wants booze in grocery stores. Some reminders about Commissioning Week. And it's Thursday, which means the Annapolis Makerspace Minutes with Trevor and George from DMV Weather with your local (and wet) weather forecast! The Daily News Brief is sponsored by Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management. Website: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Facebook: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Please Check Out Our Sponsor: Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today...Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley's honeymoon is officially over.  City Chief of Staff leaving, Live! Casino ready to open new hotel, Franchot on the warpath, and credit card signatures are gone! We also have your local weather forecast with George from DMV Weather! The Daily News Brief is sponsored by Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management. Website: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Facebook: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Please Check Out Our Sponsor: Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today..A Severn man was arrested on rape and child pornography charges, Hogan and Franchot are pissed at veto override, casinos are raking in the bucks, RGIII coming to Baltimore and DC United is coming to Annapolis. It's Friday, so we have a L O N G list of weekend picks and your local (whacky) weather forecast from George Young at DMV Weather! The Daily News Brief is sponsored by Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management. Website: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Facebook: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!

Maryland’s Public Information Act creates a balanced framework for guaranteeing public access to open information, while protecting sensitive and private material. The rapid ascension of new technologies has strained the implementation and effect of these laws – potentially chilling their otherwise beneficial use. SB 788/HB 1638, Public Information Act - Revisions, clarifies and reframes the Maryland Public Information Act to better accommodate citizen electronic engagement, personal surveillance footage from first responders and other county officials, and the release of sensitive personal information. MACo this week testified in opposition to HB 1270/SB 1042. In theory, the bill seeks to ensure there is adequate legal representation for low-income individuals asserting a constitutional claim in State courts. In practice, the bill would trigger a rush of litigation and costs for the State and local governments and create a profoundly unbalanced system that favors plaintiffs over defendants. Governor Larry Hogan this week announced the Board of Public Works’ approval of a new Text to 9-1-1 technology for Maryland, helping to update 1960s-era emergency systems with life-saving technology. This new Internet-based infrastructure allows citizens to send a Short Message Service (SMS) text message to 9-1-1. The Federal Communications Commission estimates that more than 70 percent of all 9-1-1 calls now come from cellular users. Text to 9-1-1 is a component of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911), an initiative aimed at updating the 9-1-1 service infrastructure to improve public emergency communications services in a wireless mobile society. NG911 will improve and enhance the handling of 9-1-1 calls from cell phone users with technology that will increase response times, location accuracy, and allow text, photo, and video data to be shared by callers to First Responders on their way to the emergency. A perennial MACo initiative, counties have called for the return of their fair share of transportation-sourced revenues to fund their roadwork for years. This year, MACo’s initiative calls for a Local Infrastructure Fast Track – a #LIFT4MD – to bring local governments back their historic 30 percent share of transportation revenues from the State’s Transportation Trust Fund. It also calls for an assessment of the state of local infrastructure in Maryland, and for the State to share any additional federal infrastructure funds with counties and municipalities. After discussing the topic with a myriad of stakeholders, MACo decided instead to introduce a consensus bill, with terms appealing to not only counties, but municipalities and the Administration. Therefore, House Bill 1569, as introduced, restores highway user revenues to counties and Baltimore City in eight years, and municipalities in two years. The hearings on MACo’s Local Infrastructure Fast Track for Maryland Act are scheduled for Wednesday, March 7 at 1  pm in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and Friday, March 9 at 1pm in the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and Friday, March 9 at 1 pm in the House Environment and the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and Friday, March 9 at 1 pm in the House Environment and Transportation and Appropriation Committees. Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill by Comptroller Peter Franchot that would repeal some of the state’s regulations on craft beer breweries. In November 2017, Franchot proposed the Reform on Tap Act of 2018, a bill to relieve regulatory burdens on craft beer production and sales. The Comptroller's bill would remove the state’s limits on how much beer breweries are allowed to sell on-site. It would also allow breweries to sell directly to retailers instead of requiring them to make franchising agreements with distribution companies. Currently, Maryland craft breweries are allowed to sell up to 3,000 barrels of beer, or about 500,000 pints, directly to consumers each year.

Today's Sponsor: Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today...A motorcycle accident take a Bowie man's life in Crofton. A verdict for the teen who hung a noose at Crofton Middle School, Franchot says Marylanders will pay $400M more in taxes next year, the flu has hospitals stressed out, and Elton John is calling it quits. All that and more plus your local  weather from DMV Weather and our picks for awesome stuff to do this weekend! The Daily News Brief is sponsored by Sean O'Neill at RBC Wealth Management. Website: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Facebook: Sean O'Neill | RBC Wealth Management Flash Briefing for Alexa. Yep, I finally brought the Daily News Brief to Alexa. Search for "Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief" in your Alexa app and enable it--and be sure to drop us a rating! More info here.  The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,  Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, Amazon Echo,  YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! And for your local high school and college (well, and a little bit of pro) we have Kevin Chaney (@KChaneySports) a ShellBack Sports with all the news you can use! Please be sure to check out our weekly sister podcast, The Maryland Crabs!  

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today...Hogan wants to ramp up employment in stressed areas. Franchot says we are not recovered. Midnight Madness is here again, and Ignite Annapolis is looking for some speakers. All that and local weather from DMV Weather. The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief will be released at 7am beginning on January 1! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. NOW ON SPOTIFY!! Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! And for your local high school and college (well, and a little bit of pro) we have Kevin Chaney (@KChaneySports) with all the news you can use! The Daily News Brief is sponsored in part by Rams Head On Stage where the worst seat in the house is still only 48 feet away! Please be sure to check out our weekly podcast, The Maryland Crabs!  

Give us about ten minutes a day and we will give you all the local news, local sports, local weather, and local events you can handle.  Today...a fatal crash at the USNA Golf Course, Franchot wraps up his Reform on Tap task force, Annapolis elections are somewhat still undecided and the police department faces a lawsuit. Your deadline for ACA registration is coming up and more! And of course, local weather from George Young at DMV Weather, high school sports coverage from Kevin Chaney, our top picks for your Veterans Day weekend and a contest for a $25 gift card for Union Jacks!! The Eye On Annapolis Daily News Brief is produced every Monday through Friday and available on Apple Podcasts, Google Music, Stitcher Radio, tunein, IHeartRADIO, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and of course at Eye On Annapolis. Our weather partner is DMV Weather based in Annapolis. Please download their APP so you can keep on top of the local weather scene! And for your local high school and college (well, and a little bit of pro) we have Kevin Chaney (@KChaneySports) with all the news you can use! The Daily News Brief is sponsored in part by Rams Head On Stage where the worst seat in the house is still only 48 feet away! Please be sure to check out our weekly podcast, The Maryland Crabs!  

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