Michael Dresser
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Annapolis, MD, United States
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Maryland congressional members question university system about football player McNair's death
Members of the state’s congressional delegation have expressed concerns to top officials of the University System of Maryland about how it handled the University of Maryland, College Park, football program after the heatstroke death of a Terrapins player. → Read More
Maryland Senate GOP re-elects Jennings as minority leader, Hershey as whip
Maryland Senate Republicans re-elect J.B. Jennings as minority leader and Steve Hershey as whip. → Read More
Hogan names panel to redraw Maryland's 6th District, despite Frosh appeal of court order to fix gerrymandering
Republican Gov, Larry Hogan is criticizing Democratic Attorney General Brian Frosh's decision to appeal a federal ruling throwing out the map of Maryland's 6th congressional district. The governor is naming an emergency commission to redraw the district's boundaries.. → Read More
Hogan criticizes Frosh for appealing gerrymandering court order, names panel to redraw Maryland's 6th District
Republican Gov, Larry Hogan is criticizing Democratic Attorney General Brian Frosh's decision to appeal a federal ruling throwing out the map of Maryland's 6th congressional district. The governor is naming an "emergency" commission to redraw the district's boundaries.. → Read More
Hogan 'can surf' and four other takeaways from Maryland's 2018 election
As Gov. Larry Hogan cruised to an easy and historic victory Tuesday, the political landscape in Maryland shifted in some key areas. Here are some takeaways from the election. → Read More
Maryland Republicans fall short of hoped-for gains in Senate, lose seats in House
The Maryland Republican Party was seeking to ride Gov. Larry Hogan's coattails to curb Democrats' power in General Assembly. Their effort failed. → Read More
Hogan, Jealous make push for votes during Maryland gubernatorial campaign's final weekend
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, Democratic challenger Ben Jealous and other candidates on Maryland ballots are engaging in a final blitz to persuade undecided voters and get their supporters to the polls. Hogan is rallying in Annapolis and Grasonville; Jealous in Wheaton and the Baltimore area. → Read More
Maryland votes: Here's what to expect at your polling place on Election Day
Maryland votes: Here's what to expect Tuesday on Election Day at your polling place. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Democrat Ben Jealous are at the top of their parties' tickets, along with races for the U.S. Senate, U.S. House, state attorney general and the General Assembly. → Read More
By the numbers: what Maryland's early voting figures tell us about where it's popular, which voters turned out
Maryland’s eight-day early voting period wrapped up with a record number of voters casting ballots in person before Election Day. The election will determine whether GOP Gov. Larry Hogan or his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous, will take an oath of office for a four-year term in January. → Read More
Maryland governor's race: Key numbers from Hogan and Jealous' campaign finance reports
A look at some of the key numbers in the most recent campaign finance reports by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and his Democratic challenger, Ben Jealous. Hogan and his running mate had $3.3 million on hand as of Oct. 21 to spend in the final weeks of the race. The Jealous team had $271.339. → Read More
Voters to get a head start, campaigns to bank sure votes in Maryland election during early voting period
Maryland’s eight-day early voting period for the Nov. 6 general election begins Oct. 25. It's becoming increasingly common for voters to get a jump on Election Day. The kickoff presents an opportunity for the hundreds of candidates on the ballot to bank the votes of their most ardent supporters. → Read More
Early voting in Maryland starts Thursday. Here's what you need to know.
Early voting for the general election in Maryland runs Thursday, Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Polls are open each day, including Saturday and Sunday. The polls will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. In past elections, lines have formed in the morning but have dwindled as the day goes on. → Read More
Early voting in Maryland starts Thursday. Here's what you need to know.
Early voting for the general election in Maryland runs Thursday, Oct. 25 through Nov. 1. Polls are open each day, including Saturday and Sunday. The polls will be open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. In past elections, lines have formed in the morning but have dwindled as the day goes on. → Read More
Hogan, Jealous campaigns trade accusations after contact between aides outside candidates' forum
The campaigns of Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic challenger Ben Jealous traded accusations after a physical encounter between a Jealous security aide and video tracker for the governor. The Hogan campaign says the Jealous aide assaulted its videographer. → Read More
Washington Post poll: Republican Gov. Larry Hogan leads Democratic challenger Ben Jealous by 20 points
A new poll by The Washington Post and the University of Maryland finds Republican Gov. Larry Hogan has built up a 20-point lead over Democratic challenger Ben Jealous. Hogan leads his Democratic rival 58 percent to 38 percent. Hogan’s lead is 8 points greater than in the last Post poll in June. → Read More
Five takeaways from Maryland's U.S. Senate debate
Sen. Ben Cardin didn't take umbrage over challenges from Republican Tony Campbell and independent Neal Simon about his long tenure and effectiveness during their debate Sunday. → Read More
'Sextortion' ban among many new Maryland laws taking effect to protect women
Many of the hundreds of Maryland laws that take effect Monday extend protections for women. One explicitly bans using threats of shame or economic harm to coerce a person into having sex. Others address sexual assault, workplace harassment and the rights of female inmates. → Read More
Maryland revenue projections increased by $732 million
Maryland's revenue estimates increase by $732 million, a development that would put the state budget on a sound footing for the General Assembly's 2019 session. → Read More
State workers eligible soon for new parental paid leave
Starting Monday, state employees who become parents can take 60 paid days off. The General Assembly passed the bill sponsored by Democratic Sen. Bill Ferguson of Baltimore, and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan signed it. The 60 days can be taken anytime in the six months after a birth or adoption. → Read More
Maryland governor's debate fact check: Hogan, Jealous each find ways to stretch the truth
Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic challenger Ben Jealous flung charges at each other during Monday’s first and only gubernatorial debate at Maryland Public Television. → Read More