Podcasts about Maryland General Assembly

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson are joined by Chair of the House Environment and Transportation Committee, Delegate Marc Korman, for a deep dive into the inner workings of legislative committees in the Maryland General Assembly — how they function, why they matter, and what changes when one takes on the role of chair.In addition to unpacking the committee process, the discussion covers Delegate Korman's move from the House Appropriations Committee to lead one of the legislature's most policy-focused panels. Topics include pivotal local issues like housing production, land use challenges, and long-term transportation funding. The conversation also explores strategies to bolster Maryland's transportation network, including restoring Highway User Revenues, investing in transit, and examining the potential role of regional transportation authorities.Plus, a nod to Delegate Korman's well-known Metro fandom — and how his deep knowledge of trains and transit fuels serious work on regional mobility and transportation policy.Follow us on Socials!MACo on TwitterMACo on Facebook

In this episode of MedCast, Dr. Stephen Rockower talks with Dr. Douglas Reh, an otolaryngologist in Baltimore County. They discuss all things noses and ears, including legislation that found its way working through the Maryland General Assembly and how advocacy directly from otolaryngologists played a role in shaping that legislative effort.

On this episode of the Rules of the Game podcast (the third in an eight-part, issue-specific podcast series), we'll discuss recent headlines impacting criminal legal reform advocates and explain how nonprofits can take action with legislative, executive branch, and judicial branch advocacy. From responding to legislative proposals to initiating litigation, nonprofits nationwide are standing up to fight for our rights and critical reforms to our criminal legal system. This episode will highlight their work and provide information about the rules that apply when nonprofits engage in advocacy to ensure due process, protect the rights of the accused, and improve judicial systems. Attorneys for this episode Monika Graham Melissa Marichal Zayas Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort   Show notes ·      Recent Headlines: Legislation, Litigation, and More! o   Legislation: §  Family Notification of Death, Injury, or Illness in Custody Act: Bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate. Would require the DOJ to issue guidance on how federal prisons should promptly notify families of incarcerated individuals who become seriously ill or pass away in prison. o   Litigation §  Criminal legal reform advocates scored a win in Michigan recently, when the MI Supreme Court ruled that mandatory / automatic life without parole sentences for 19-20 year olds convicted of murder are unconstitutional. o   Executive Branch Actions: §  Earlier this year, the DOJ froze work on police reform and other civil rights cases. Now, (in the absence of DOJ leadership on these issues), the burden has shifted to local governments to take action. o   Keep on Your Radar: Trump's “Opening Salvo” in His War Against Criminal Justice Reform Starts With This Nonprofit §  The Vera Institute of Justice, a major criminal justice reform nonprofit, had all five of its federal grants—worth about $5 million—abruptly terminated by the Department of Justice under Attorney General Pam Bondi, a key Trump ally. §  Evaluate your funding sources, and make sure you're not overly dependent on any one source.   ·      Non-Lobbying Advocacy o   Nonpartisan Advocacy 101: 501(c)(3)s cannot support or oppose candidates for public office, but they can… o   Educate the public about issues of importance to your organization. §  Equal Justice Initiative recently provided education related to the wrongful incarceration and conviction of black defendants in murder cases. Not only did they report on research from the National Registry of Exonerations that black Americans are nearly 8x more likely to be wrongfully convicted of murder, but they noted that they are also likely to spend more years in prison than wrongfully convicted white people. o   Hold a rally: §  Earlier this year, a coalition of criminal justice reform advocates and nonprofits in New Mexico held a rally to call attention to the reality of mass incarceration and to propose common-sense alternatives to harsh prison sentences. o   Initiate or participate in litigation: §  The Innocence Project (AFJ Member) and other members of the Innocence Network, engage in litigation on behalf of wrongfully convicted persons who can be proven innocent with DNA and other types of evidence. o   Fund Advocacy §  Private and public foundations can support organizations advancing their charitable missions through general operating grants and/or specific project grants, ensuring flexibility and sustainability in pursuit of shared goals.   ·      Lobbying o   501(c)(3) public charities are also allowed to use unrestricted funds to engage in some lobbying activities. o   Tax Code Lobbying 101: Public charities can lobby, but they are limited in how much lobbying they may engage in. §  Insubstantial part test vs. 501(h) expenditure test. §  Under either test, lobbying includes attempts to influence legislation at any level of government. §  Track your local, state, and federal lobbying, and stay within your lobbying limits. o   State/local level lobbyist registration and reporting requirements may also apply when engaging in legislative and executive branch advocacy. o   Ballot measure advocacy (direct lobbying) could also implicate state / local campaign finance and election laws. o   Lobbying win! §  In March, DC Justice Lab, an AFJ member, and several other nonprofits lobbied in support of Maryland's Second Look Act by submitting testimony to the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. This legislation would permit individuals convicted of certain crimes between the ages of 18 and 25, and have served over 20 years of their sentence, to petition the court to modify or reduce their sentence based on demonstrated rehabilitation. Since the committee's hearing, the Maryland General Assembly has passedthe Second Look Act, which now awaits Governor Moore's signature.   Resources – ·      Justice & Equity: The Advocacy Playbook for Criminal Legal Reform ·      Public Charities Can Lobby (Factsheet) ·      Practical Guidance: what your nonprofit needs to know about lobbying in your state ·      Investing in Change: A Funder's Guide to Supporting Advocacy ·      What is Advocacy? 2.0

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Washington Commanders are reportedly close to striking a $3 billion deal to build a new football stadium anchoring a massive mixed-use development at the old RFK site. It's believed to include at least $850 million from the District for parking and preparing the site, with the team paying to build the stadium itself. And the price tag could raise with an addition of a Metro station. However, not all city officials support using taxpayers' dollars to help finance a home for the Commanders. Ward 6 D.C. Councilmember Charles Allen joined the show to explain his long-time opposition to building a new sports venue at the RFK site. He said the city doesn't need to subsidize a stadium to attract development. "The public investment on this is going to be more than a billion dollars already and I don't think that's a good deal for DC," he said.Allen also said the deal should include moving its headquarters from Virginia to the District.Plus, what could be on the chopping block as D.C. grapples with Congressionally-mandated budget cuts?The U.S. Supreme Court considered a Montgomery County case this week that would allow religious families to opt their kids out of public school lessons with LGBTQ-themed books. It's a case with national implications. Montgomery County Council Vice President and chair of the county's education committee, Will Jawando, got behind the mic to weigh in. He also weighed in on County Executive Marc Elrich's proposal raise income taxes rather than property tax rates. The county-level income tax increase was made possible by a change in the tax structure by the Maryland General Assembly earlier this month. Jawando said he supports the income tax bump."I make $150,000 a year. I'll pay $150 more in income tax next year if this passes. It's $100 per $100,000 in taxable income is the increase. It's a very small amount, but it'll allow us to fully fund our schools and our teachers," he said.Send us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

Following the end of the Maryland General Assembly 2025 session, House of Delegates Majority Leader David Moon and Maryland Association of Counties Executive Director Michael Sanderson join Sunil Dasgupta to talk about what transpired but the conversation opened the question whether tight budgets will bring deregulation in housing, energy, and occupations. Official legislative record called the 90-day report: https://t.ly/IOp3C. Music by Washington art-pop rock band Catscan!

Alexandria is dealing with the impacts of a shrinking federal workforce on its economy, tax base, and ability to fund even some basic services. Mayor Alyia Gaskins sat down with Kojo and Tom to discuss the local challenges that come with cutting thousands of federal positions. Plus, Mayor Gaskins explained why Alexandria is not a sanctuary city.Washington Capitals legend Alexander Ovechkin broke the long-held NHL scoring record this past weekend. The hockey superstar has played his entire 20-year career in the District, and local fans have bonded with the Russian-born athlete. Washington Post columnist Marc Fisher got behind the mic to talk about the city's special relationship with "Ovi," despite the superstar's uncomfortable relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin.And the Maryland General Assembly wrapped its 90-day session earlier this week with compromises on the budget, immigrant protections, and cuts to the state's massive education reform plan.  Maryland Matters' reporter Will Ford broke down what passed - and what didn't - during the General Assembly's final chaotic days of its 2025 session.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885Follow us on Bluesky: bsky.app/wamu.org

The 2025 Maryland General Assembly session ended on April 7. In this episode, Dayvon Love, Director of Public Policy at LBS, recaps this year's legislative session and our efforts in Annapolis.We thank the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland for their continued support, while also calling out the Democratic Party establishment for once again failing our communities.Tune in for key takeaways and what's next in the work of upending white supremacy and protecting the humanity of people of African descent.UPDATE: A very watered down version of HB 1222 was the last bill to be passed right before midnight on April 7th. It includes language to help “sensitive locations” like churches and schools decide how to respond if immigration agents show up, but does not include language from the original house bill that would have ended 287(g) agreements in Maryland which deputizes local police to act as ICE agents.Support the show"From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.

This week WAMU will look at the wrap up of the Maryland General Assembly's legislative session, D.C. students protesting on Capitol Hill and Record Store Day 2025.

Torrey discusses the proposed "Highway Tax" for fuel-efficient vehicles. We also talk about rumors that the Maryland General Assembly is considering a specific tax on IT and Data Consulting services. A shooting in Annapolis provokes a discussion on community self-reflection.

Torrey discusses the challenges that the Maryland General Assembly has with making budget cuts.  Democrats struggle with historic low favorability numbers.  Trump inches towards a peace deal in Ukraine.

Rockville man being held without bond on charges of sexual assault of a child Maryland General Assembly debates House Bill 951 requiring notification of the presence of school children in class accused of serious crimes Loudoun County Sherriff's Office recovers $1.4 million in connection with a cryptocurrency scam Chief Jason Lando talks about what it takes to become a Frederick Police Officer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Littletown, Pennsylvania, man sentenced in Frederick County Circuit Court for road rage incident Maryland General Assembly still trying to balance the budget Anne Arundel County Government suffers a cyber attack Franklin County mobile home fire injures a firefighterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland General Assembly bill to remove penalties for intentionally infecting another person with the HIV virus advances Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen claims DOGE has no legal authority to access government information and has found no waste, fraud or abuse so far Maryland Tech Council CEO Kelly Schulz talks about how cutting edge companies need to be attracted to the state New student member of the Frederick County Board of Education electedSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With rising electricity rates and the Maryland General Assembly considering over 50 energy-related bills, Sunil Dasgupta talks with Jason Stanek, the executive director of PJM Interconnection, the regional transmission operator for 14 states including Maryland and DC, and the body responsible for managing the electricity market. Stanek was previously chair of the state's Public Service Commission. Music by Washington art-pop rock band Catscan!

On Wednesday night, President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One he thinks the federal government should take over the District: "I think that we should run it strong, run it with law and order, make it absolutely, flawlessly beautiful," Trump said. Many D.C. leaders are worried about what's next for the District's ability to self-govern. Ward 2 D.C. Councilmember and chair of the city's judiciary and public safety committee, Brooke Pinto, joined the show to give us her thoughts.Legislation making its way through the Virginia General Assembly could eventually reshape Arlington County's government. We asked Arlington County Board Chair Takis Karantonis to weigh in. Plus, why the White House's push to shrink the federal workforce leaves Arlington County with an uncertain economic future. He also discussed how the county is protecting transgender students in the wake of new federal policies.The Maryland General Assembly continues to debate how to close the state's three billion dollar budget gap. Governor Wes Moore recently pitched changes to the massive education reform plan Blueprint for Maryland's Future, but the proposal is not sitting well with everyone. Maryland State Senator Cheryl Kagan, who represents parts of Montgomery County, got behind the mic to give us her take.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

The 2025 Maryland General Assembly is well underway. In this episode, Dayvon Love - Director of Public Policy for LBS will provide updates on state of youth justice legislation in Annapolis.Support the show"From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.

Frederick County Delegation Chairman Jessy Pippy talks to Tim & Frank about recent developments in Annapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frederick Health Hospital hit with ransomware cyber attack Maryland General Assembly session moving along quickly Taneytown man convicted on multiple narcotics charges See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Torrey discusses the latest efforts to manage juvenile crime in Maryland. The Maryland General Assembly pushes for a 3 day work week. Duane Carey from Maryland Free joins to discuss the state of Maryland's economy. We take issue with revisionist history related to Maryland's financial position. Members of the Maryland Congressional delegation boycott the Trump Inauguration. We also talked to WBAL's own Valerie Preactor to discuss the upcoming Baltimore Ravens game against the Buffalo Bills.

This episode is about the need for a La Plata Economic Development function. At the December 10, 2024, Town Council meeting, Town of La Plata Ordinance 24-20, Tourism Zones was introduced as a first reading. This is based on State enabling legislation enacted by the Maryland General Assembly in 2024, House Bill 1281/Senate Bill 0014 (Maryland Code, Local Government § 18-401), which enables municipalities to create tourism zones to encourage the growth and expansion of tourism-related businesses within areas designated by those jurisdictions.      I  was not in favor of moving the proposed tourism ordinance to legislation for this and other reasons, including: *Limited administrative or staff capacity to run this program *No incentives were provided *What are fiscal impacts – costs, revenue generation?  *Can current town functions support tourism or diversity in our tax base?Are there other options – form an Economic Development Commission or function, combining current town activities?YouTube Video Link Downtown La Plata DevelopmentMy Third Year as Town Council MemberLa Plata 2025 ElectionOrdinance 24-20 - Tourism Zones

The Maryland General Assembly reconvened for a 90-day legislative session in Annapolis this week. Dominating debate will be a nearly three billion dollar projected budget deficit over the next five years. It's the largest gap the state has faced in two decades, and it threatens investment in transportation, education, and health care. House of Delegates Majority Leader David Moon from Montgomery County joined the show to discuss current negotiations, whether tax increases are on the table, and what cuts could be coming.Plus, Moon shared his concern about the impact of a second Trump administration could have on the state's economy. With cuts to the federal government on the table, there will likely be less federal funding flowing to states for transit,, climate change goals, and education. In addition, Maryland is home to around 160,000 federal employees whose jobs could be at risk. Moon said the state and localities need to prepare.“Maryland and Montgomery County are going to have to try to be a lot more self-reliant in the coming years and do everything we can to broaden and expand our local tax base so that whatever happens at the federal level, we are going to be economically competitive in growing our economy," he said. The Virginia General Assembly also went back into session, though lawmakers were forced to take a short recess due to a water shutoff issue in Richmond. Potential tax cuts, constitutional amendments, and data centers are among the items on lawmakers' docket. State Senate Majority Whip and Arlington's state senator Barbara Favola got behind the mic to preview the 46-day session.One of the hottest topics this session is legislation authored Democratic state senator Scott Surovell that could lead to a Tysons Corner casino. Favola said the idea currently does not have the local support in her view, noting the handful of casinos already built around the Commonwealth did."All of those jurisdictions had local officials who were completely mobilized and strongly in favor of having the casino," Favola said. "And we know these jurisdictions really did need a different venue to bring in money, to employee people, and to get back on their feet. That's not the case with Fairfax County."If passed, the bill would give voters in Fairfax the chance to decide on whether or not to build a new casino. Similar bills failed to get out of the General Assembly the last two years.Become a member of WAMU: wamu.org/donateSend us questions and comments for guests: kojo@wamu.orgFollow us on Instagram: instagram.com/wamu885

A 19-year old Wooten High School student has been found guilty of threatening to carry out a school shooting Martinsburg Police investigate a fatal stabbing Delegate Jessy Pippy comments on the Maryland General Assembly session and what must be done this yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 7 AM Hour: Larry O’Connor and Emily Domenech discussed: WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARYLAND STATE SENATOR JUSTIN READY - a Republican representing Carroll and Frederick counties - discussed the new Maryland General Assembly session that started this week. Bills to look out for as the Maryland General Assembly begins its 2025 legislative session NOTE FROM JUSTIN READY ABC’s ‘narcissistic’ David Muir roasted for sprucing up ‘svelte’ looks while reporting on deadly LA fires Gov. Newsom passes the buck to ‘local folks’ when asked about hydrants running out of water during Pacific Palisades fire WMAL GUEST: 7:35 AM - INTERVIEW - STEVE MILLOY - senior legal fellow at the Energy and Environment Legal Institute and former Trump EPA Transition Team Member - reaction to the California fires mess SOCIAL MEDIA: https://x.com/JunkScience Epic Adam Carolla rant from a hotel after the LA wildfires forced to evacuate from his home, where he predicts Hollywood leftists will be so frustrated by the rebuild effort that they will not vote Democrat Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 09, 2025 / 8 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - MARYLAND STATE SENATOR JUSTIN READY - a Republican representing Carroll and Frederick counties - discussed the new Maryland General Assembly session that started this week. Bills to look out for as the Maryland General Assembly begins its 2025 legislative session NOTE FROM JUSTIN READY Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Thursday, January 09, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland General Assembly convenes the 2025 session facing budget woes, outrage over MPRP, and other issues Poll of Marylanders shows significant support for deportation of illegal immigrant criminals by Democrats, Republicans and Independents Pennsylvania woman charged with making terrorist threats against a judgeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maryland General Assembly convenes today facing an almost $3 Billion budget deficit Montgomery County Police investigate a hit-and-run accident that left a child and two teenagers injured Hagerstown Police arrest 57 individuals as part of "Operation Blue Light Special"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Frederick man is charged with attempted murder and other charges for a New Years Day assault A Howard County mother is charged with shooting two teenagers she believed were responsible for the armed robbery of her son Lawmakers address a nearly three billion dollar budget shortfall as the Maryland General Assembly convenes tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winter storm update and road conditions Legislation to be introduced at the Maryland General Assembly would allow victims of child sex abuse to testify remotelySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Maryland General Assembly starts its 2025 session on January 8 looking down a deep fiscal hole. Sunil Dasgupta talks with Majority Leader David Moon and Environment and Transportation Committee Chair Marc Korman about how the House of Delegates is thinning about the budget crisis. Newly in public domain music by George Gershwin and Nacio Herb Brown.

Pedestrian accident in Washington County kills a Clear Spring man Signs of a gambling addiction and how to get help from Carin Miller of the Maryland Center for Excellence on Problem Gambling Delegate Chris Tomlinson on the upcoming Maryland General Assembly and what needs to be done about the budget deficit See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2023, the Maryland General Assembly approved the Cannabis Reform Act, which created an additional revenue stream for all counties in Maryland, including Charles County.  This money became available through the state's collection of funds from the sale of cannabis for recreational use.    Tune in to hear Jake Dyer from Fiscal and Administrative Services talk about Charles County Government's plan for this new special revenue fund! To learn more about the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund at the state level, visit: https://marylandtaxes.gov/cannabis/https://cannabis.maryland.gov/Pages/home.aspxhttps://ose.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspxThanks for listening. If you like this podcast and want to hear more, search Charles County Government on Apple Podcast, Spotify or where ever you get your podcast - and be sure to like and subscribe. We're also available on YouTube. Search Charles County Commissioners And Stay Connected for all County news, information, and programs by visiting www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/StayConnected

Back in 2019, the Maryland General Assembly created the Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Their goal? Lowering the cost of drugs for Maryland residents. The board faced several barriers in the past couple years, including a veto from former Gov. Larry Hogan. But in 2023, Gov. Wes Moore signed legislation reaffirming the board's cost-reduction tools. And this year, the board is reviewing six drugs for potential cost-reduction efforts. So, what is next? Dr. Gerard Anderson is a member of the PDAB and director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Hospital Finance and Management. He is also a professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Anderson joins us to talk about the work of the board and the tools at their disposal.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

On today's Midday News Wrap, a look at the aftermath of severe weather in Montgomery County where residents are taking stock following reports of tornados, downed power lines and property damage. Midday host Tom Hall speaks with Jim Brown, president of the Poolesville town commissioners, about last night's storms. Then, there are new laws on the books. The Maryland General Assembly passed 1,053 pieces of legislation during the 90-day 2024 session. Several laws created from those bills went into effect on June 1, including harsher penalties for street racing and changes to Baltimore city's charter. Other changes include a new tax rate for abandoned homes in Baltimore, which lawmakers hope may help cut down on the number of vacant, unused properties. WYPR News Director Matt Bush covered the session and joins Midday to talk about the laws and other changes approved by state lawmakers.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Delegate Joe Vogel speaks to Midday about his run for U.S. Congress in another edition of Conversations with the Candidates. Vogel is one of 16 Democratic candidates running in the party's primary in the 6th Congressional District. The incumbent in that seat, Representative David Trone, is running for the U.S. Senate against Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks. Vogel was elected to the House of Delegates in 2022 to represent District 17 in Montgomery County. At 27 years old, he is the youngest member currently serving in the Maryland General Assembly. If elected to the House of Representatives, he will be the first openly gay man to represent Maryland in Congress.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

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.

In today's installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, we talk with State Senator Clarence Lam, a Democrat who is one of several members of the Maryland General Assembly running for U.S. Congress in the 3rd Congressional District.  Senator Lam is in his second term representing District 12 in the state Senate. When he was first elected in 2019, the district included parts of Baltimore County and Howard County. After redistricting, he now represents Anne Arundel and Howard counties. He serves on the Finance Committee, and he chairs the Joint Committee on Fair Practices and State Personnel Oversight. He is also the Secretary of the Maryland Legislative Asian-American and Pacific Islander Caucus. Prior to his election to the Senate, he served in the House of Delegates for one term. In addition to his legislative work, Dr. Lam is the Director of the Preventive Medicine Residency Program and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Bloomberg School. He's also the Medical Director for Occupational Health at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, where he continues to see patients every week, even when the General Assembly is in session.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

WMAL GUEST: 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BRENDA THIAM - discussed her run for running for MD-6 WEBSITE: https://www.brendathiam.com/ Former MD Delegate, Special education teacher and Founder, Adults with Autism Brenda Thiam is a former member of the Maryland House of Delegates from District 2B from 2020 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, she is the first Black Republican woman to serve in the Maryland General Assembly. ABOUT BRENDA: https://www.brendathiam.com/about/ Where to find more about WMAL's morning show:  Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor,  @Jgunlock,  @patricepinkfile and @heatherhunterdc.  Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Friday, March 22, 2024 / 6 AM Hour  O'Connor and Company is proudly presented by Veritas AcademySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reforming the way juveniles experience the justice system has been a hot topic in the Maryland General Assembly this year. Earlier this month, both the House and Senate passed bills that address concerns about holding young offenders accountable while also offering them appropriate rehabilitation.  Tom's guests on this issue are State Delegate Luke Clippinger, former judge Andre Davis and the CEO of Human Rights for Kids, James Dold. Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

In today's installment in our series of Conversations with the Candidates, we speak with State Senator Sarah Elfreth. She is one of several members of the Maryland General Assembly running in the 3rd congressional district race. The incumbent, Congressman John Sarbanes, will retire from the House of Representatives next January. In 2018, at the age of 30, Elfreth became the youngest woman ever elected to the Maryland Senate. She represents District 30 which covers parts of Anne Arundel County including Annapolis.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Today on Midday's News Wrap, we start with yesterday's shocking lockdown in Annapolis. Then we explore what the Maryland General Assembly has been up to as we approach the halfway mark in the 2024 Session. Today's guests include Pamela Wood, who covers the Statehouse for our news partner, the Baltimore Banner, and Matt Bush, WYPR's News Director.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Policy decisions made in the Maryland General Assembly can help or hurt the Chesapeake Bay. Allison Colden, the Maryland Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), joins Midday to talk about their organization's priorities for legislators in Annapolis.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Today we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates. Delegate Mike Rogers, a Democrat, is one of 16 announced candidates running for the 3rd Congressional District seat. The district encompasses Howard County, and parts of Anne Arundel and Carroll counties. The incumbent who holds that seat, John Sarbanes, will retire from the House of Representatives next January. Delegate Rogers was elected to the Maryland General Assembly in 2018 to represent District 32 in Anne Arundel County. He serves on the Economic Matters Committee, and he is the first African American to chair the Anne Arundel County delegation in the Maryland House. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Duke University.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The Maryland General Assembly proposes an excise tax on the sale of guns and ammunition, the Howard County Council debates a ceasefire in Gaza, and several state senators propose to eliminate good time credits for a very small number of convicted felons. Is our government fiddling while our community burns? Serge and Clarke add their two cents in the latest episode. 

Maryland's State Legislative leadership recently announced their package of juvenile justice proposals for the 2024 Maryland General Assembly. In this episode, we'll be discussing its shortcomings and major issues as it relates to juvenile justice. We'll also be discussing Baltimore's corporate media impact on juvenile justice reform.Support the show"From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.

What's the best way to deal with kids who commit crimes? In recent years, the Maryland General Assembly passed several juvenile justice reform measures. Some of those measures are being reconsidered this year, after questions raised by law enforcement officials. Members of the Maryland Youth Justice Coalition joins us to discuss what should be done. Alice Wilkerson is the Executive Director of Advance Maryland, a nonprofit assisting other nonprofits with advocacy efforts. Emily Virgin is the Director of Advocacy and Government Relations for Human Rights for Kids, an organization focused on children's rights.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Tom is an experienced attorney and lobbyist with a specific focus on housing and community development. Tom's expertise in real estate and housing matters has been featured in numerous publications, including The Baltimore Sun, Money Magazine, Maryland Matters, and Greater Greater Washington. In 2021, Tom was recognized by The Daily Record as a "VIP: Successful by 40" honoree. His practice involves engagement with the leadership of state and local agencies, county government, and the Maryland General Assembly. Tom received a Juris Doctor from the Georgetown University Law Center and a Bachelor of Arts from Lycoming College. Tom serves on the Board of Trustees for the Maryland Science Center and the Board of Directors for the Baltimore Regional Housing Partnership.

Today we continue our series of Conversations with the Candidates. My guest is Del. Terri Hill, a Democrat, one of several members of the Maryland General Assembly. She is running for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District. The incumbent, John Sarbanes, will retire from the House of Representatives next January. Terri Hill is a physician who grew up in Columbia, Maryland. She earned her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and her medical degree from Columbia University in New York. She is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has practiced medicine in the Baltimore metropolitan area for more than 30 years.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

The 2024 Maryland General Assembly is well underway. In this episode, Dayvon Love – Director of Public Policy for LBS – will be overviewing our top legislative priorities including: cannabis decriminalization, juvenile interrogations, reparations and protecting criminal justice reform.Support the show"From the Streets to the Statehouse" is a podcast owned, produced and sponsored by Leaders of a Beautiful Struggle (LBS) - a grassroots think tank in Baltimore, Maryland. LBS is a Black-owned, for-profit, independent organization that is not funded by any government agency, political party, political committee or political candidate for office.

The 2024 Session of the Maryland General Assembly is underway. On today's show, we talk about what we can expect in this year's session, which Senate President Bill Ferguson described to me as a “turn the corner year” when we spoke on Midday earlier this week. Lawmakers are now in their third day of the 2024 session. Over the next three months they will consider statutes concerning housing, juvenile justice and public safety; measures meant to grow the state economy; a death with dignity bill, and legislation naming a state fruit. WYPR News Director Matt Bush and reporter Hallie Miller from our news partner the Baltimore Banner join Tom with the latest from Annapolis.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Aaron interviewed Pamela Wood Maryland Political reporter from the Baltimore Banner. We discussed The Baltimore Banner state of news coverage in Baltimore and Annapolis. We learned about how she always wanted to write for the newspaper. Today is the first day of 2024 Maryland General Assembly session we discussed what will be on the docket. Pamela Wood covers Maryland politics and government, focusing on how powerful people make decisions that affect daily life for people living and working in and around Baltimore. She previously reported for The Baltimore Sun, The Capital and other Maryland newspapers on topics as varied as politics, local government, the environment, healthcare and breaking news. Though not a Maryland native, she's spent most of her life here, graduating from Howard High School and earning a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland, College Park. She now calls Anne Arundal County home. https://www.thebaltimorebanner.com/author/pamela-wood