Reporter
William J. Ford has worked as a newspaper reporter for more than 20 years. Most recently, he spent seven years covering Prince George’s County, some Maryland politics and other local news in the D.C. area for the Washington Informer. While at the paper, Ford received reporting awards from the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. Press Association and was finalist for beat reporting in 2021 and a 2019 award winner for beat reporting from the D.C. chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Ford previously worked as a correspondent for Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine and for nearly 10 years covering municipalities and other local news for The Morning Call newspaper in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
In an emailed letter to school community, Goldson notes “there is a clear divide of philosophical beliefs” on the school board.
One of the final votes included approval of a new lease to keep Baltimore Ravens in the city for at least another 15 years.
Priorities for the state’s top prosecutor include civil rights enforcement, public safety and police reform.
Franchot reflects on his time as the state’s tax collector, running for governor and hints at a future, nonpolitical venture.
Improve cannabis training for entire legal system, enhanced toxicology data recommendations given to lawmakers by safety experts.
Juanita Miller testifies on last day of hearing before Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings.
Goldson testifies school board approves contracts for permanent legal services, claim disputed at hearing.
Besides Miller, a few other school leaders may testify on her behalf this week.
Collaboration was the main theme at a joint meeting where two education groups discussed ideas to revamp the state’s education system.
The board couldn’t select a chair after seven attempts, so they’ll try again Jan. 12.