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Orioles sale left state leaders in the dark, capping year of difficult negotiations
David Rubenstein, the billionaire Maryland resident who is leading the purchase of the team, has, however, been “actively communicating with the governor,” a source said.
Orioles CEO and Chairman John Angelos did not reach out to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to notify him of a pending sale of the team, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
John Angelos agrees to sell Orioles to group led by David Rubenstein, Cal Ripken Jr.
Baltimore native David Rubenstein would become the team control person as the lead investor in a group that also includes Maryland sports legends.
Baltimore Orioles chair and managing partner John Angelos celebrates in the locker room after the Orioles clinched the AL East division on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023. The team beat the Boston Red Sox, 2-0, to secure control of the division.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski launches run for Congress
Olszewski, a Democrat in his second term as county executive, hopes to succeed longtime U.S. Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, who announced his plans to retire last week.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski, center, during a press c onference to announce the "ENOUGH" Act on January 29, 2024 in Brooklyn.
Gov. Moore pushes plan to invest in high-poverty neighborhoods
In his latest effort to fulfill promises to end child poverty and “leave no one behind,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is proposing a program to push government investments into high-poverty neighborhoods in Baltimore and beyond.
Wes Moore, wearing a dark suit and standing at a lectern, smiles and points with his left index finger. Behind him is a U.S. flag.
U.S. Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger says he will retire from Congress after 11 terms
A seasonal police officer and lifeguard in Ocean City, Ruppersberger continued into the courtroom as a prosecutor. Later he entered politics as a Baltimore County council member and county executive before moving to Congress.
Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger speaks in his office in Timonium, Md. after announcing that he will not seek reelection on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Maryland lawmakers promise tougher questions for future elections board nominees
The comments come in the wake of Maryland State Board of Elections member Carlos Ayala being charged in federal court in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021 attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, a Baltimore Democrat, speaks at a press conference in Annapolis on Friday, Jan. 26, 2024.
Gaza ceasefire supporters interrupt House of Delegates during Cardin visit
State troopers spent about one minute telling a few dozen people in the balcony to leave as the House plowed ahead with its agenda of routine items.
U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin walks to his seat before U.S. President Joe Biden’s speaking event on 2/15/23. Biden spoke to members of the IBEW Local 26 union at their office in Lanham, Maryland
Advocates for reproductive choice kick off campaign for 2024 ballot question
The language that would be added to the state constitution would declare that “every person ... has the fundamental right to reproductive freedom.” And that freedom includes, but is not limited to, “the ability to make and effectuate decisions to prevent, continue, or end one’s own pregnancy.”
Maryland House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones speaks at the launch of the Freedom in Reproduction - Maryland ballot committee's efforts outside the State House on Monday. The coalition supports enshrining reproductive rights in the state's constitution. The coalition chose the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision to take their campaign public.
Donald Trump will be on Maryland’s ballot, but some residents aren’t happy
Dozens of Marylanders urged Secretary of State Susan Lee to keep Donald Trump off of the state’s Republican primary election ballot, citing the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which bans anyone who engaged in “insurrection or rebellion” from holding office.
Dozens of Marylanders concerned about former President Donald Trump appearing on Maryland ballots in 2024 wrote to Secretary of State Susan Lee, trying to lobby her to disqualify him.
Banner political notes: Democrats’ director steps down; Senate update; Larry Hogan, retiree
Vincent Harrington led organizing efforts for the state’s majority political party for just under a year. Before that, he served as political director for Gov. Wes Moore’s 2022 campaign for governor.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Black Caucus: Lawmakers need to focus on Black wealth, health and safety
“We are spurring and leading change and a more just society in our work here in Annapolis every single day, as well as in our communities,” said Del. Jheanelle Wilkins of Prince George’s County, chair of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland.
The General Assembly's Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland was founded in 1970 and, as of 2024, had 66 members.
The most memorable moments of Gov. Wes Moore’s first year in office
Gov. Wes Moore's first year, in photos
Gov. Wes Moore listens to a reporter’s question during a press gaggle in the State House on the opening day of the Maryland general assembly in Annapolis, Md. on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.
3 takeaways from Gov. Moore’s budget proposal
The spending plan sets up the state to deal with a shortfall both in the budget year beginning July 1 and for the increasing budget gaps expected in future years.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore holds a State House news conference to discuss his proposed $63.1 billion budget on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
Gov. Moore budget proposal closes shortfall without new taxes
“Drafting this budget wasn’t easy. It was hard,” Moore said during a State House press conference. “We are operating under very tight constraints and very tight realities.”
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has proposed a $63.1 billion budget for the 12-month period beginning on July 1, 2024.
Fundraiser-in-chief: Moore brings in millions for himself, Democrats and Biden
Gov. Wes Moore helped raise more than $4 million combined for himself, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller and the Maryland Democratic Party in the past 12 months, according to his team. Full campaign finance reports are due at midnight on Wednesday.
Democratic candidate for Maryland Governor Wes Moore and running mate for Lt Governor, Aruna Miller, held  fundraiser at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
How a man accused of rioting with election deniers came to oversee Maryland elections
Candidates for the board positions are recommended to the governor’s office by the main political parties and vetted by the executive and legislative branches before the Senate decides whether to confirm them.
An image from federal court documents allegedly shows Carlos Ayala, circled in yellow in documents, at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Ayala is charged with civil disorder and other charges.
Maryland lawmakers create Jewish caucus in Annapolis
Twenty state lawmakers have created the Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus, joining their voices to speak out against antisemitism and hate crimes, while also promoting Jewish culture and heritage.
State Sen. Shelly Hettleman is one of the inaugural co-chairs of the new Maryland Legislative Jewish Caucus in Annapolis.
Gov. Moore, lawmakers face tough financial choices as they begin writing budget
Twelve months ago, the state government was so awash in money that Gov. Wes Moore and state lawmakers were able to sock away hundreds of millions of dollars in savings and future needs. But what was once a surplus has turned into a deficit,
Gov. Wes Moore, center, and General Assembly leaders House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson are grappling with a tough financial picture for the state government's budget.
Former Maryland Gov. Hogan endorses Nikki Haley for president
“It’s time for the party to get behind Nikki Haley,” Hogan said on CNN on Sunday, one day before the Iowa caucuses.
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says he's now backing Nikki Haley for president.
Democrat Juan Dominguez leaves Senate race to join candidates vying to follow John Sarbanes to Congress
The district encompasses all of Howard County, a small bit of Carroll County, and a large swath of northern and central Anne Arundel County, and is full of talented politicians who might now be reconsidering their future plans.
The U.S. Capitol Building on September 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C. U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes, a Democrat, announced Thursday he would not seek another term representing his Central Maryland district.
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