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Veteran Maryland political journalist Josh Kurtz, founder of Maryland Matters, joins Conduit Street Podcast host Michael Sanderson to "talk shop.” Kurtz has a decades-long career covering state politics and policy and brings much to the table as they talk about the evolution of Maryland's media landscape, the decline of in-depth State House reporting, and the challenges of sustaining independent political journalism.Don't miss this insightful conversation about the intersection of politics, policy, and the press!Books Mentioned in this Episode: Marathon: The Pursuit of the Presidency 1972-1976 by Jules Witcover Running Mates by John FeinsteinHeart of Darkness by Joseph ConradFollow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

A federal judge paused the Trump administration's "deferred resignation" offer hours before the Thursday deadline. Many of the particulars of the offer remain unclear, including if it is even lawful. U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin (D) joined the show to weigh in on what it means for the region and what lawmakers are doing to help local federal workers.Plus, the Congressman explained why the White House's recent immigration enforcement actions could be illegal and his thoughts on legislation that would repeal D.C.'s self-governance.Debate is raging over a proposal in the Virginia General Assembly to bring a casino to Fairfax County. Supporters believe it will bring economic development and jobs to the county, while detractors argue it does not have the public's backing. Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay got behind the mic to weigh in on the debate.He said he does not favor the legislation that passed the Virginia Senate earlier this week, noting it turns a potential casino into a “ATM” for Richmond with little economic benefit to the county."The way the bill is currently written right now, what passed the Senate, is absolutely not a good deal for Fairfax County," McKay said. "It's a great deal for the Commonwealth of Virginia."Plus, how the Trump administration's push to shrink the federal workforce could affect the county's economy.Maryland Governor Wes Moore delivered his "State of the State" address this week where he focused on the growing financial challenges facing his state. He called on bipartisan compromise and the need to make "tough choices" to address the state's $3 billion budget gap. We asked Maryland Matters' founding editor and reporter Josh Kurtz to break down Governor Moore's remarks and explain Maryland lawmakers' agendas. And we said goodbye to the long-time Maryland politico, who announced this week he's moving on.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

Four-decade local journalist Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters joins Nestor to discuss the many issues, campaigns and dollars being worked during Election Week 2024 and the issues that matter most to voters here and all over the United States of America. Democracy dies in darkness. The post Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters joins Nestor to discuss Election Week and issues that matter to voters first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

More than 1,800 people took advantage of same day registration to register and vote yesterday. Early voting centers are open today, through next Thursday, including on Saturday and Sunday, from 7:00 AM until 8:00 PM. In her race against former Gov. Larry Hogan for the open U.S. Senate seat here in Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks presented control of the Senate as a central issue to voters. Her campaign asserted that a vote for Hogan is a vote for Republican control of the Upper Chamber. Polling indicates that message has been effective. Is it a message that other Democrats are using to similar effect in other states? Josh Kurtz, the founding editor of Maryland Matters, to discuss the races for Maryland's open seats in the U.S. Congress. Plus, POLITICO's Ally Mutnick joins Midday. She covers congressional campaigns in Maryland and beyond.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Josh Kurtz, founding editor of news site Maryland Matters, joins Midday for an update from the campaign trail. A close race between Democrat Angela Alsobrooks and Republican Larry Hogan is drawing millions of dollars from PACs as control of the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance. Abortion remains a contentious subject in this race. One ad, funded by a PAC connected to Democrat Gov. Wes Moore, questions Gov. Larry Hogan support for abortion rights. Hogan countered with two ads on abortion and women's rights.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Maryland Democrats were on the mainstage at this week's Democratic National Convention with speeches from Governor Wes Moore, Congressman Jamie Raskin and Prince George's County Executive and Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks. Josh Kurtz, founding editor of Maryland Matters joins Midday to reflect on Maryland's impact in Chicago. Then, Baltimore City recently settled for $152 million with Cardinal Health for their role in the opioid crisis. This large amount follows $45 million settlements with CVS and Allergan earlier this year. WYPR health reporter Scott Maucione joins Midday to explain the details of the settlement and how the funds will be used.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

With the primary now only days away, polls show a very tight race for Maryland's Senate seat. The election is capturing national attention as record spending continues to define the campaign for the Democratic nomination. Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters told us why the stakes are high, how it's become so close, and what we might see happen on Tuesday. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and state lawmakers reportedly agreed on a deal for a new state budget. It's been a long road to this point, but deal was reached that won't include any tax increases. Delegate Mark Sickles was involved in these talks and joined us on the show to break down the deal for us. Early Wednesday morning, D.C. police cleared an encampment of protesters on George Washington University's campus. This came just before a U.S. House Oversight Committee hearing into the city's refusal to clear the encampment earlier. With protests continuing, D.C. Councilmember Robert White got behind the mic to give his take. Plus, D.C. reaches agrees on a settlement with two women who accused former mayoral aide John Falcicchio of sexual harassment. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885 Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/thepoliticshour

The 2024 session of the Maryland General Assembly saw over 800 bills passed of the nearly 3000 filed. Sunil Dasgupta talks with veteran Annapolis reporters Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters and Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner about the successes, failures, and surprises from 90 days of legislative work under conditions of one-party rule. Music from Damascus, MD,-based rapper and music producer Cataclizm: youtube.com/@thereckoning301.

Lawmakers are gearing up for the new legislative session in Annapolis. On their minds: how to handle a budget shortfall of three-quarters of a billion dollars, and what spending cuts could mean for transportation and climate plans. We speak with Pamela Wood, who covers government and politics for The Baltimore Banner, and Josh Kurtz, founding editor of Maryland Matters. Read more:Maryland's budget math: $761 million shortfall predictedJuvenile justice among criminal justice reform topics up for discussion in upcoming legislative sessionMaryland offers road map for fighting climate changeMoore: 2024 will be ‘the year for military families'New plan for horse racing focuses on revitalizing Pimlico Race CourseDo you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

It was quite a year in local politics. Last spring, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's longtime top aide resigned amid scandal; Congress blocked D.C.'s overhaul of its criminal code; and Arlington eliminated single-family zoning. Then, over the summer, Maryland legalized recreational marijuana, the District got a new police chief, Montgomery County passed rent control legislation, and the D.C. Council approved an emergency crime bill. The fall and winter had the District moving closer to gaining control of the RFK Stadium site, Prince George's County being selected as the new home for the FBI, and, finally, the Wizards and Caps announcing a plan to move to Alexandria. Our panel of reporters provides insight and analysis of the year that was and what might be in store in 2024. Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters, Washington Post's Teo Armus, and WAMU reporter Jenny Gathright join us. We also sit down with Arlington County Board Chair Christian Dorsey to talk about the vote this week that makes ranked choice voting a permanent fixture in county elections. And we ask what's next for the long-time board member after he steps down from the role at the end of this year. Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donate Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.org Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885 Follow us on Facebook:facebook.com/thepoliticshour

In deep blue Maryland, pro-Palestinian tweets from immigrant rights group CASA led to widespread condemnation from elected leaders and exposed divisions within the state and local Democratic Party. Sunil Dasgupta talks with Josh Kurtz, editor of Maryland Matters, to find out about the progressive-centrist division in Maryland Democrats and what it means state and local politics. Music from Rockville singer-songwriter Andrew Glor and his band Drew Pictures: drewpicturesmusic.com. Local area nonprofits tell their stories and pitch for your support:  Community FarmShare The Civic Circle Friendship Place MoCo Pride Prom Montgomery County Special Olympics MoCoPAAN Urban Adventure Squad

The 445th session of the Maryland General Assembly came to a somewhat chaotic close at midnight Monday night. With minutes left until the stroke of midnight, former minority leader Del. Nic Kipke, a Republican from Anne Arundel County, engaged in a heated conversation with Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones. All 10 of the bills put forward by the state's newly elected Governor Wes Moore, passed, although with some changes. The signing ceremony for one of Gov. Moore's signature initiatives, the Fair Wage Act, is taking place at this hour. That's the measure that will accelerate the timetable for the minimum wage to reach $15 an hour.Over the past 90 days, lawmakers considered more than 2,000 bills, passing more than 600 into law. Tom's guests today are two seasoned veterans of the State House press corps: We begin with Josh Kurtz, the founding editor of Maryland Matters, the independent online news journal that covers Maryland politics and government. Josh Kurtz joins us on Zoom.  Later in the hour, Tom talks with WYPR News Director Matt Bush. Matt Bush is at the State House in Annapolis and joins us on our digital line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters joins Nestor for a discussion about where The Free State goes under Democratic control and Wes Moore

It's a dead heat in the race for Anne Arundel county executive, and on the Eastern Shore, Maryland's lone Republican congressman faces a progressive challenger. Days before early voting starts, we talk politics with Maryland Matters founding editor Josh Kurtz. Then, at the bottom of the Baltimore City ballot - questions about police and an underground conduit system. We break down some ballot questions with Baltimore Sun reporter Emily Opilo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct. 23, 2022 service at Spring Creek Church of the Brethren.

One of the longest and weirdest primary election campaign season is over. In this low turnout election, more than a half a million people requested mail-in ballots, and not one of them has been counted. A Maryland law, unique in the country, requires that election officials wait until tomorrow at 10:00 in the morning to start counting the ballots in the form that most voters chose to cast them. So, on this morning after, what do we know, and what do we know that we don't know? We do know that this was an unprecedented election in many respects, and to reflect on that we're delighted to be joined by two great friends who have spent more than a few years observing Maryland politics. Josh Kurtz is the founding editor of Maryland Matters. Jayne Miller is an award-winning investigative reporter at WBAL TV 11. Jayne has announced that she's retiring from WBAL TV at the end of this month, after after more than 40 years at the station. In today's final segment, she talks with Tom about her long career covering Baltimore, and what's next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do learners perceive feedback? This week we talk again with Dr. Josh Kurtz, who is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. We discuss an article from our office's Health Professions Education (HPE) Journal Club, which explored how to foster a feedback mindset with learners and their perceptions of receiving feedback from longitudinal coaches. We consider what we can do to provide better formative feedback to our learners. Learn more about the qualitative feedback study we discussed and how UofL faculty can join the HPE Journal Club.

What does Twitter have to do with health professions education? This week we talk with Dr. Josh Kurtz, who is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Cardiology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. We discuss how to use Twitter for educational purposes, which has allowed Josh to engage learners and develop relationships with other medical educators all over the world. Learn more about the basics of Twitter chats or Tweetorials for health professions educators. Don't forget to tag us! @hscfacdev | @ssaner | @jkurtz02

The 2022 Session of the Maryland General Assembly came to a close last night in Annapolis, at midnight, with most of the business of the legislature wrapped-up before Sine Die and the bang of the final gavel. Governor Larry Hogan called this year's session the best he's had in his eight years in office. Senate President Bill Ferguson agreed that it was successful. He described it as “historic.” At this hour, Governor Hogan is holding a bill signing ceremony at the State House in Annapolis in which he will sign 79 bills into law. Several others will become law without his signature, and many will become law as a result of overrides of the Governor's vetoes. Joining Tom first to discuss some of the key legislative achievements of the session is Delegate Luke Clippinger, a Democrat who represents Baltimore City and the 46th District, and who chairs the House Judiciary Committee. Del. Clippingerjoins us on Zoom. Then, Tom turns to Josh Kurtz, the founding editor of Maryland Matters, the online news journal covering Maryland politics and government, for more wide-ranging analysis of the 2022 session. Mr. Kurtz, a veteran journalist and State House-watcher, also joins us on Zoom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland's new map of congressional district boundaries has Governor Hogan's approval, "This is a huge win for democracy and for improvement in the process, and now we're going to have fair maps and fair elections in this election cycle." Governor Hogan signed the new map into law yesterday afternoon. This is lawmakers' second attempt; their first map was rejected by a circuit court judge for giving Democrats an unfair advantage.Josh Kurtz, founding editor of Maryland Matters, gets us up to speed. But first, the legislative session ends Monday. WYPR'sJoel McCord fills us in on what lawmakers have accomplished - a path to legal cannabis, action on climate change - and what's left to tackle. Read more on redistricting:Legal battles over Maryland's redistricting maps endSpecial Magistrate Says Court of Appeals Should Deny Challenges to Maryland's State Legislative Map See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of Giving Tuesday and the holiday season, join The Friday Reporter in making a contribution to a robust media operation -- created by the great Josh Kurtz.  Josh has nearly 35 years journalism experience, and with his experience he built Maryland Matters which is an online news outlet that covers state government and state politics.  As a non-profit news organization they rely on the support of their readers - and advocates like us - to keep their effort advancing.  Join me in making a contribution to Josh and his team to show your support.  Up until December 31, up to $1000 in donations will be doubled!Listen in to learn more.  

Every ten years, following a national census, Congressional seats are re-allocated, and Congressional district boundaries are re-drawn to assure that each member of the House represents roughly the same number of constituents. As the population of the US shifts, certain states will lose seats in the House, while others will gain them. New York, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois, West Virginia and California will all lose a seat in the next Congress. Oregon, Colorado, Montana, Texas, Florida and North Carolina will each gain seats. The 2020 Census showed that the state of Maryland grew by more than 400,000 people, although the City of Baltimore has lost 35,000 residents during the last 10 years.And with that population loss comes a loss of clout on Capitol Hill.Maryland will retain the eight-member House Delegation it currently holds, and on Dec. 6th, the General Assembly will meet in a special session to determine what voters those eight districts will include. Last January, Republican Governor Larry Hogan appointed members to a commission called the Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission. That body submitted proposed maps for Congressional and state districts to the Governor a week and a half ago. (see link below) A separate commission, appointed in July by Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones - both Democrats - has released its own set of maps, including four different proposals for Congressional districts. (see link below) Today on Midday: where we are in the redistricting process, how we got here, and what we can expect moving forward. A little later in the program, we're joined by Dave Daley, a senior fellow at the non-partisan group FairVote and the author of two books about gerrymandering and re-districting, the latest called Unrigged: How Americans are Battling Back to Save Democracy.Daley recaps the history of how the current Maryland Congressional map was devised 10 years ago. We also hear from Josh Kurtz, a journalist who covers all things legislative in Maryland as the founding editor of Maryland Matters, one of the state's leading political news journals. But we begin with former Maryland State Senator Jim Brochin. Brochin, a Democrat, has teamed up with former Republican Howard County Executive Allan Kittleman to form Fair Maps Maryland, a group that advocates for the legislature to adopt the recommendations that Gov. Hogan's commission has put forward. Fair Maps Maryland is being advised by Doug Mayer, a former communications strategist for the Governor. Jim Brochin joins us on the phone from Towson, Maryland. Here are links to the two separate redistricting commissions and their respective proposed maps: Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission Legislative Redistricting Advisory Commission See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Venetoulis, the son of Greek immigrants, was a city kid who made good as a reform politician in the suburbs. But his four years in elective office, as Baltimore County Executive in the ‘70s, were  just part of decades in public service, policy and business. Writer Michael Olesker, a friend for fifty years, marveled at Venetoulis's unrelenting optimism. Johnny Olszewski, the current Baltimore County executive, said his legacy stretches across the region and the state.   “He inspired a whole generation of public servants, he was there for the new generation and my generation, he was involved in things beyond government and for our communities and for issues out there and so he just was a special person.” Links: Michael Olesker's article in Jmore, Josh Kurtz's obituary in Maryland Matters, On the Record's 2016 interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 Census reveals that Baltimore's population is at its lowest point in a century. How to reverse the shrinking trend? Seema Iyer oversees the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance, which collects community-level data on hundreds of factors--like income, education, and employment. Iyer blames the slump on lack of access--access to transit, access to the internet, even access to capital. Check out BNIA's latest report - Vital Signs 19 - as well as videos on that data.Then, what do the Census numbers mean for the state's electoral maps? Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matterspreviews the political shake-up to come. Find more of Maryland Matters reporting on redistricting here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters turns his attention to environment and science and change

What would your kids do if they were stuck in the zombie apocalypse and you were nowhere to be found? That’s the premise of Shabam!, a podcast where the story of the zombie apocalypse is a vehicle for explaining science and infrastructure to audiences of all ages. We talk to creators, Josh Kurtz and Wendy Roderwiess, about the challenges of communicating scientific ideas and how to use engaging storytelling and silly voices to create a compelling narrative that is both interesting and informative. Listen with your kids, so they learn how to survive if you get eaten by a zombie!

In episode 3 of The Lobby, Damian is joined by veteran non-profit journalist, Josh Kurtz, Partner at Rifkin Weiner Livingston, Camille Fesche, and Baltimore and Howard County Delegate Jessica Feldmark. Join us as we examine the variety of perspectives on Maryland politics- from inside, from outside, and from one of the state's most-trusted observers.We'll see you inside on the Lobby.

Pam Wood, Josh Kurtz and Bryan Sears – the head of class State House journalists from Annapolis – join us to discuss 2021 General Assembly and a Kirwan update.

The world is a much different place than it was last week, when we first started preparing for this episode. On Wednesday, a violent mob breached the U.S. Capitol in a deadly attempt to stop the certification of Joe Biden's election as America's 46th president. The attack occurred one day after two Democrats won runoff elections in Georgia, giving their party a majority in the U.S. Senate. We talked this week with Maryland's junior senator, Chris Van Hollen, about the violence at the capitol, the new congress, the new administration, and the impact of COVID-19 on Maryland. Later this week, the Maryland General Assembly will convene for an extraordinary session ― with desks surrounded by plexiglass, a House chamber annex, empty hallways and virtual bill hearings. Maryland Matters editor Josh Kurtz discusses what can be expected this session – from the logistics to the legislation.

For many politicians, fundraising isn't their favorite part of the job, but its necessary. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, the issue has become more fraught than ever. Instead of crab feasts and soirees, many lawmakers this year turned to virtual events with pay-as-you-can price tags. Maryland Matters reporter Danielle Gaines caught up this week with one lawmaker who's making the most of quarantine with a series of creative online fundraisers. And we like to end our podcast on a bit of a lighter note, and it didn't take long for Maryland Matters editor Josh Kurtz to find a way to bring the Beatles into this mix. He chats with an Eastern Shore lawyer with a familiar name – and they both claim to be the state's biggest Beatles fan.

Another dose of Christopher Lloyd comin' at ya! We said we wanted more of him last week, so now we have...so much more. Joshua Kurtz and the boys crash land in the middle of a forgotten corner of Disney+ so they can check out the 1999 sci-fi buddy comedy MY FAVORITE MARTIAN. Quite possibly the only movie we'll ever discuss on this podcast that has sentient clothing, the threat of getting pooped on, magic gum and Wallace Shawn all at once. It's a movie that can be simultaneously described as "a surprisingly funny good time" and "the most visually disturbing thing I've seen in years", depending on who you ask. Join them as they answer such questions as: What are the specifics of form-altering gum? How do you drink a lava lamp? Can you pick up accents from school? How poorly has this movie aged in the problematic department? Old Tan Tiddie Man, what's his deal? among many others... THIS FRIDAY: THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (Luke's Birthday Bonus!) NEXT WEEK: SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD with STACY WALKER Check out Josh's rad bite-size spooky Podcast CRYPT I.D. on Podbean! (https://cryptid.podbean.com/, in case the links don't work for you) Thank you for listening! Please review us on your podcast provider and share us with your friends, we really appreciate it! CALL THE HIGHWAY PATROL TIPLINE WITH YOUR THOUGHTS (301) 941-7493 (SIZE) It's the Highway Tip Patrol Hotline! Your audio may be used in a future episode somehow! Follow our socials: Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @NoHighwayPod YouTube: No Highway Option Theme Music composed by Ian C. Weber. Find more of Ian's projects here: https://soundcloud.com/ianwebermakesnoise --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/no-highway-option/support

Every municipality in America will be seeing massive shortfalls in 2021. We asked Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters to assess the aftermath of this election and what it means for Larry Hogan and the State Assembly during this cold winter of a pandemic and national unrest.

Today on Midday, it's another Reporters' Notebook edition, as Tom surveys some of the top local and regional news developments with two of the best journalists on the scene. WYPR State House report Rachel Baye joins Tom first to discuss Maryland Governor Larry Hogan's plans to move the state to so-called "Phase 3" reopening; how the governor's thinking on COVID-19 has evolved since the pandemic's onset in the spring; the sharp differences in the approach to pandemic reopenings being taken by Baltimore City and Ann Arundel counties, for example; and why a large number of Catholic school teachers say they are quitting. Then, Tom is joined by veteran local newsman Josh Kurtz. He's the co-founder and editor of Maryland Matters, the online news journal covering state politics and government. Among the stories Josh has been following: the resumption of eviction actions in Maryland; the decision by the State Elections Board to no longer require 2-person teams to count some ballots; and State Senate President Bill Ferguson's plan to limit the number of bills individual senators can sponsor.

In the Passions of Jesus study, we look at the interconnectedness of Christ’s passion for us, Christ’s passion for others, and our passion reflected back, for Christ and for others. Rev. Gloria Hughes will lead six weeks of video conversations to accompany a digital study guide. Do the video conversations leave you wanting more? Each week, throughout Lent, Means of Grace will feature the 15- to 30-minute conversations in full. 

On today's #DMVDailyDose, the #15 ranked MD Terps win another tight game last night defeating the 18th ranked Iowa Hawkeyes behind a historic night for one player. WBAL's Kate Amara reports on the comprehensive crime plan released by leading mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon yesterday, while Josh Kurtz and Maryland Matters reports on legislation proposed by the Office of the State Prosecutor. Luke Broadwater of the Baltimore Sun reports on the money that UMMS is trying to recoup from convicted former Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, while Broadwater and Pamela Wood report on the veto overrides the members of the Maryland General Assembly voted on yesterday. All that and more found only at: www.dmvdaily.news/dmvdailydose 

On Wednesday, January 8, the 2020 Legislative Session of the Maryland General Assembly convened in Annapolis. For the next 90 days, state lawmakers will be deliberating over a daunting array of legislative measures, addressing everything from education reform to transportation initiatives, health care, crime reduction, ethics reform, and much, much more. On Tuesday, Midday's Tom Hall spoke with the Assembly’s new leaders – Senate President Bill Ferguson and House Speaker Adrienne Jones. Yesterday, we talked about the session’s number one legislative priority, funding major reforms in education, with two former County Executives. Today, Tom focuses on some other matters that Maryland lawmakers will take up this year. Later this hour, he's joined by WYPR State House reporter Rachel Baye and Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters. But he begins with Keiffer J. Mitchell, Jr., the newly appointed Chief Legislative Officer for Governor Larry Hogan. Mr. Mitchell, a Baltimore native, served previously as Gov. Hogan’s senior advisor. He is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates and the Baltimore City Council. Keiffer Mitchell joins Tom on the line from his office in Annapolis.

Josh Kurtz describes the "Community Water Accessibility Project" - nuWaterWorks

This episode went by too quickly to have a topic - listen as Matt Nell and Josh Kurtz swap D&D stories, talk about good and bad experiences they've had, and of course, continue the adventures of our tiny Dragonborn, Fizzle. 

The 439th Maryland General Assembly is in the history books. Legislators conducted business during the long final day of the session yesterday while mourning the loss of Speaker of the House Mike Busch, who succumbed to pneumonia on Sunday afternoon. Today, Tom unpacks which bills passed and which failed to prevail in the General Assembly. This year's legislature introduced 2,497 bills over the last 90 days. Tom is joined by three guests:Rachel Baye covers the Statehouse for WYPR; Bryan Sears writes about all things Annapolis for the Daily Record; and Josh Kurtz is the founder and editor of Maryland Matters.

In this episode the Broke Boys are joined by special guest Josh Kurtz. We talk about his military experience, his ideas on this political climate and his beef with a certain nursery rhyme. Please stay away from blaceface and Subscribe and support.

Tom and his panel of of Annapolitan Experts preview the 439th session of the MD General Assembly begins on Wednesday. The agenda will, as always, be full. Last year, lawmakers considered more than 3,000 bills. They passed nearly 900 of them in a record session that the Governor and Legislative leadership both praised as a success. Washington Post Maryland politics and government reporter Ovetta Wiggins is on the line from Prince Georges County. And joining Tom in Studio A are Josh Kurtz, the editor and co-founder of Maryland Matters, and WYPR State House reporter Rachel Baye.

Maryland’s political boundaries are some of the most gerrymandered in the country. This month a federal court ruled the state violated the constitutional rights of Republicans in western Maryland by deliberately diluting their votes, and ordered the state to re-draw the 6th Congressional District at once. The state’s attorney general is appealing that order to the Supreme Court. We discuss the impasse with Walter Olson, who co-chaired the governor’s reform commission … Josh Kurtz, editor of Maryland Matters, and Democratic State Sen. Rich Madaleno

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A little later in the show today, Josh Kurtz joins Tom. He is the editor and co-founder of Maryland Matters, a website all about Maryland government and politics. They’ll be sizing up some of the key races for the State Senate and the House of Delegates that will be on the primary ballot in June.But first, we focus on one of those key races, as we continue our series of ----Conversations with the Candidates.---- Tom's guests in Studio A are two lawmakers running for the Senate seat in the 43rd District: the incumbent, Sen. Joan Carter Conway and Del. Mary Washington.Sen. Conway has served as a member of the state Senate representing this district since 1997. In 2007, she became the first African-American woman to be appointed chair of a Maryland Senate standing committee: the Senate Education, Health ---- Environmental Affairs Committee of which she has been a member for 21 years. She is a former member of the Baltimore City Council. Sen. Conway is 67. She lives in Hillen with her husband, Tim. They are the parents of a grown son and the grandparents of four.Del. Washington has represented District 43 in the House of Delegates since 2010. She serves on the Ways ---- Means Committee; she is the House Chair of the Joint Committee on Homelessness; and she is a member of the Joint Committee on Children, Youth and Families, the Regional Revitalization Task Force, and the Tax Credit Evaluation Committee. Del. Washington is 55. She lives in Ednor Gardens with her partner, Professor Jodi Kelber Kaye, and their two sons. We streamed this conversation on the WYPR Facebook page. To watch that video, click here. The candidates took your questions; we gave priority to listeners who live in District 43.

Republican love to lambaste Steve Cosson, of the theater company The Civilians, for the climate musical he wrote with a National Science Foundation grant several years ago. Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender catch up with him to talk climate funding ahead of the release of the White House spending plan next week. Josh Kurtz, Climatewire's politics reporter, weighs in on why even Republicans won't pass the White House budget as is. Finally, Christy Goldfuss, who led the Council on Environmental Quality under President Obama, calls in on the White House's withdrawal of Texas regulator and climate skeptic Kathleen Hartnett White's nomination for CEQ chair. "Trump admin mulls deep cuts to clean energy programs" (E&E News PM. 01/31/2018), by Hannah Northey: www.eenews.net/stories/1060072557 "Yes, there was a climate musical" (Climatewire, 05/24/2017), by Erika Bolstad: https://www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060055053 "Skeptic's retreat sparks questions about alternative science" (Climatewire, 02/05/2018), by Robin Bravender and Zack Colman: www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060072867

Show Notes Thanks to Joe's Place Delifor their always warm and friendly hospitality! 3 Things Tom's Thinkin' About Tino’s Keep it civil The light and weight of democracy   Maryland Matters' Josh Kurtz Campaign finance reports Gubernatorial campaigns Some surprises PGCo exec race BaCo exec race HoCo exec race Ball could ride a blue wave Kittleman has a brand other than Republican 9B Watson / Medinger democrats and Flannigan the republican Medinger put $150k Of own money in Watson fiscally conservative Flanigan used to be democrat Pettiness and attempts at bipartisanship Harry Nice bridge How federal tax cuts affect Maryland How Obamacare erosion affects Maryland Reform On Tap Task force rules on relationship between brewers and distributors Josh's Rapid Fire Book - Tune In - Beatles Early Years Music - don’t go to tribute bands Movie - 3 Billboards Podcast - Pod Save America, Elevate Maryland Unpopular Benign - Star Wars sequels Meal - Mt Vernon Marketplace EMD - participate and vote locally Revere Journalists!! Next guest Jim Shea

Climatewire's politics reporter Josh Kurtz talks about Democrats and environmentalists getting hopeful for a blue wave to hit Texas, and why Latino voters' interest in climate change won't be enough to flip the state yet. Greenwire regulations reporter Maxine Joselow highlights the best tidbits from her and Greenwire enterprise reporter Hannah Northey's interview with two authors of U.S. EPA's endangerment finding. And Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender wrap up 2017 with some top climate change soundbites. "Despite Dem push, Texas to remain climate skeptic haven" (Climatewire, 12/19/2017), by Josh Kurtz: www.eenews.net/climatewire/2017/12/19/stories/1060069351 "Climate science debate 'on hold' after White House meeting" (Climatewire, 12/19/2017), by Robin Bravender: www.eenews.net/stories/1060069087

A year after President Trump's election, Americans will vote on several candidates and issues that have consequences for climate change and climate policy. Climatewire politics reporter Josh Kurtz describes the races he's following -- including the surprisingly fascinating battle for lieutenant governor in Virginia -- and gets quizzed by Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender on his best campaign stories. And Climatewire White House reporter Zack Colman calls in from southeastern Virginia where he's asking young voters about the future of coal. "5 things to watch on Election Day" (Climatewire, 11/07/2017), by Josh Kurtz and Benjamin Storrow: www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060065641 "Climate activists see rising star in this down-ballot race" (Climatewire, 11/07/2017), by Josh Kurtz: www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060065801 "The biggest climate election this year might be in Seattle" (Climatewire, 10/24/2017), by Benjamin Storrow: www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060064313 "Va. comes down to the wire" (E&E Daily, 11/07/2017), by Nick Bowlin: www.eenews.net/eedaily/stories/1060065689 "4 issues to watch in N.J.'s race for governor" (Energywire, 11/03/2017), by Saqib Rahim: www.eenews.net/energywire/stories/1060065571

What does it mean if a member of the bipartisan Climate Solutions Caucus is planning to introduce a carbon tax in the House Ways and Means Committee? Climatewire politics reporter Josh Kurtz, former editor of E&E Daily, breaks it down in his debut with Climatewire editor Evan Lehmann and deputy editor Robin Bravender. Jean Chemnick, who covers international climate policy for Climatewire, shares the stories of the Marshallese fleeing a nuclear legacy and rising sea levels in their Pacific home to live and work in Springdale, Arkansas. And two reporters go head-to-head in the first edition of E&E trivia game The Showdown. "House Dems to propose amendment during tax reform debate" (Climatewire 10/24/2017), by Josh Kurtz: https://www.eenews.net/climatewire/stories/1060064429

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Josh Kurtz joins Jordan Cooper as today's co-host of Public Interest Podcast's new "Behind the Scenes (BTS)" talk show to speak about how the 2018 election cycle is shaping up in Maryland. Good hearts make the world a better place