POLITICAL NEWS
Former Capital Teas founder joins Pica Associates as newest lobbyist
Pica and Associates, LLC is pleased to welcome Manelle Nuñez Martino as an associate lobbyist with the firm. Manelle has extensive and valuable experience in several campaigns and is uniquely qualified for this role. She joins a well-established lobbying practice with many diverse clients. “I am proud to join Pica and Associates, and also excited to work […]
Jeb Bush to speak at Governor Hogan’s Inaugural
Governor Larry Hogan today announced details of the speaking program for the Inauguration Ceremony, which will take place on Wednesday, January 16 at 12:30 PM on the Northwest lawn of the Maryland State House. A welcome message will be delivered by the sixth Montgomery County Executive, The Honorable Isiah “Ike” Leggett. Mr. Leggett was the […]
Expect significant delays, parking restrictions, and road closures surrounding Hogan’s Inauguration
There will be road closures and parking restrictions in Annapolis leading up to, during and after the Gubernatorial Inauguration on January 16th. The Inauguration will be held on State Circle at Maryland Avenue. The following road closures will start at 11:30 p.m. on January 13th and end by 11:59 p.m. on January 16th: State Circle […]
Hogan names new Kelly Schulz as Maryland Secretary of Commerce
Governor Larry Hogan recently announced the appointment of Kelly M. Schulz as secretary of the Maryland Department of Commerce. Schulz currently serves as secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR). “Secretary Schulz is a strong advocate for Maryland’s job creators, and has a proven track record of working directly with our […]
Pittman to be sworn in as new County Executive for Anne Arundel County tomorrow at 11am
At 11am tomorrow, Steuart Pittman will take the reins of government for Anne Arundel County on the stage at Maryland Hall. The event was free; however tickets are sold out and no longer available. There will be opportunities to watch online as the new County Executive lays out his vision for Anne Arundel County over […]
Hogan signs order, forms redistricting committee to re-draw legislative lines in District 6
Governor Larry Hogan yesterday signed Executive Order 01.01.2018.29 creating an Emergency Commission on Sixth Congressional District Gerrymandering, a nonpartisan commission to comply with a federal court order requiring Maryland to draw new boundaries for the 6th Congressional District. The governor also announced his intent to reintroduce legislation to create a permanent nonpartisan redistricting process for both […]
ELECTION 2018: And the winners were…along with our prediction score!
Well, the results are in and there were certainly a lot of surprises in the local Anne Arundel County races. Below are our predictions presented yesterday with the winners highlighted in bold. When we added them all up, we figure we have about 75% correct. Not great, but not too shabby. The shockers were Adams, […]
ELECTION 2018: Our predictions for most Anne Arundel County races
We take out our crystal ball and offer some predictions on today’s races in Anne Arundel County. They are NOT endorsements, but simply reasonably reasoned guesses based on conversations with candidates, their supporters and detractors, and just the general conversation around the county. We have a pretty good track record on these since 2009. Certainly […]
Pittman receives endorsement from Caucus of African American Leaders
The Caucus of African American Leaders of Anne Arundel County has endorsed Steuart Pittman for Anne Arundel County Executive. “Steuart Pittman has the vision, values and integrity to be a leader for all of Anne Arundel County,” said Carl O. Snowden, caucus convener. “Steuart has impressed us with his desire to show up, listen and […]
Shenanigans land democratic candidates in hot water with the Board of Elections
The Board of Elections for Anne Arundel County has sent the Anne Arundel County United Slate a cease and desist letter after the slate sent out nearly 10,000 mailers suggesting that they were official ballots from the Board of Elections in the upcoming election. The slate is chaired by former Delegate MaryAnn Love of Glen […]
“Women For Schuh” formed to support County Executive’s re-election bid
County Executive Steve Schuh has announced that women leaders from neighborhoods across Anne Arundel County have joined “Women for Schuh” to support his re-election efforts. “Women for Schuh” is chaired by Tracey Parker-Warren, Esq. “I am honored to serve as Chair of Women for Schuh,” said Tracey Parker-Warren. “In addition to following through on his promises to reduce […]
Schuh receives endorsements from detention center officers and personnel
County Executive Steve Schuh has been endorsed by the Fraternal Order of Detention Center Officers and Personnel – CWA Local 2911. “I am proud to have earned the endorsement of our Detention Officers and Personnel for re-election,” said County Executive Steve Schuh. “They play a critical role in our larger public-safety efforts as we work […]
Schuh endorsed by Anne Arundel County Detention Sergeants Association
County Executive Steve Schuh was recently endorsed for re-election by the Anne Arundel County Detention Sergeants Association, International Union of Police Associations, Local #141. This is the organization’s first-ever endorsement of any political candidate. “I am honored to receive the first-ever endorsement made by the Anne Arundel County Detention Sergeants Association,” said County Executive Steve […]
Pittman proposes solar farm, not lacrosse stadium, for Crownsville Hospital site
Residents of the Generals Highway Corridor in the heart of Anne Arundel County gathered recently with County Executive Candidate Steuart Pittman to discuss a future for the Crownsville Hospital Center that preserves what Pittman calls, “The green heart at the center of our county.” At the forum, the Generals Highway Council of Civic Organizations unveiled […]
Key 2018 Election dates and links you need to know
With the election less than one month away, there are several critical dates you need to know. And you need to be an informed voter. If you are not familiar with a Candidate or a race, The League of Women Voters for Maryland has put together an incredible, non-partisan, non-biased resource for you to make […]
Maryland’s GOP chief calls for Pittman to withdraw ethics complaint
The Maryland Republican Party learned today that on September 24, 2018, a complaint was filed at the State Board of Elections against Democrat candidate for Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman’s campaign. The complaint alleges 22 violations of COMAR 33.13.07.02 for distributing email communications without an authority line over the period of March 27, 2018 […]
Schuh endorsed by County employees
County Executive Steve Schuh received endorsements for re-election from AFSCME Local 582 and AFSCME Local 2563. AFSCME is the largest public employee union that bargains directly with the County and represents more than 1,000 employees. “This endorsement is truly special as it comes from the individuals I work with each and every day. Their commitment to […]
9 FOP lodges endorse Hogan
Hogan for Governor today announced that the Annapolis City Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP) Lodge #1, the Anne Arundel County Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP) Lodge #70, the St. Mary’s County Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP) Lodge #7, the Talbot County Fraternal Order Of Police (FOP) Lodge #18, the Carroll County Fraternal Order Of Police […]
Anne Arundel Firefighter’s Union rebuff’s Schuh for County Executive
In a strongly worded open letter to the citizens of Anne Arundel County, IAFF Local 1563 President, Joe Addivinola firmly rebukes the candidacy of incumbent County Executive Steve Schuh. As President of the 800+ member union, he cites understaffed stations, sub-standard wages, and paints a dire picture of emergencies in southern Anne Arundel County. The […]
LWV’s Voter’s Guide Now Available
Information on candidates for every office in Maryland is now available at www.vote411.org. The League of Women Voters (LWV) asked candidates to respond to questions relating to the duties of the office they are seeking and to provide links to their websites and social media pages. More than 885 candidates out of 1,164 (75%) have […]
Pittman calls foul on Schuh’s memo, calls for ethics investigation
Late Saturday, Steuart Pittman announced that he will call for an investigation into the practice by County Executive Steve Schuh of using county resources to campaign for re-election. “I understand that Steve Schuh needs to defend himself from his record, but doing so on county letterhead, using county lists and county staff, violates the trust […]
Schuh received endorsements from county public safety professionals
County Executive Steve Schuh has received endorsements for re-election by a cross-section of public safety professionals in Anne Arundel County, including sheriffs, police officers, fire fighters, corrections department specialists and park rangers. “I am grateful and humbled by the support of these brave public safety professionals for my re-election,” said County Executive Steve Schuh. “Over […]
