The race for delegate in the [41st] district includes one no-brainer: Del. Samuel I. “Sandy” Rosenberg, who has for years been one of the sharpest minds in the legislature and a dedicated champion of his district. Baltimore Sun endorsement, http://www.baltimoresun.com/…/bs-ed-city-legislative-endors… … It’s very nice to be praised for my mind. How I use my skills …more >
The Maryland Stadium Authority held a public hearing on the future of Pimlico Race Track Tuesday night. The testimony of Rosalind Griffin did not make it into the Baltimore Sun story, but I took note of it. She testified on behalf of herself; her community, Mt. Washington; and two others, Cylburn and Levindale-Sunset. Mt. Washington …more >
The Preakness was first run on this site in 1873. It should remain here for the 21st Century. Hundreds of jobs will be created by making this a 365-day per year model of economic and community redevelopment. They should be 21st Century jobs. “To me, it’s magical in here. There’s something about it. I’ve been …more >
A business constantly seeks ways to expand its customer base. The tobacco industry does this by selling flavored tobacco products – . But not in San Francisco. The City Council passed a law banning the sale of flavored tobacco products. Flavors especially designed for young users include bubble gum, chicken and waffles, and unicorn milk. …more >
Should Maryland enact a pay equity law? North Dakota, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Oregon are among the states that have done so. I began the process of working on this issue after reading a newspaper article this weekend, headlined “How Boston Is Taking On the Gender Pay Gap.” My first question: Do we need this bill …more >
Litigate or legislate? The General Assembly just passed a law requiring online platforms, such as Facebook, to keep records of who paid for political advertisements on their sites. We acted in response to the ads bought by Russian agents, working at the behest of the Putin government, during the 2016 Presidential election. Before I introduced …more >
“The Preakness isn’t going anywhere. I’m for keeping it here in Baltimore.” I was quoted extensively in the media this past week, but I’m not the person who said that. It was Governor Hogan. He wasn’t the only big name supporter of keeping the Preakness at Pimlico. “To me, it’s magical in here. There’s something …more >
The intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenues was the focal point of the demonstrations and confrontations after the death of Freddie Gray. The neighborhood branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library at that intersection stayed open. That commitment to the library’s mission prompted the 2016 General Assembly to enact legislation providing state funds to extend …more >
I’m running for reelection to the House of Delegates so that I can help make good public policy. This week, I found some time between door knocking, community meetings, and candidate forums to get the process started on some issues. The American Federation of Teachers took the lead in reinvigorating the poorest county in West …more >
My literature and my blog posts discuss the issues I want to share with you. Campaign forums give voters an opportunity to see and hear us in the flesh on a variety of subjects. Candidate questionnaires make us put it in writing. I’ve answered fourteen so far. They’re from the media – the Sun, Afro, …more >
