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.
Recommendations for Brown’s office include creating an ombudsman position, upholding Anton’s Law.
Maryland Attorney General issues opinion to denounce discriminatory decisions made by previous attorneys general.
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future document will outline 10-year plan to reform education.
Prince George’s police board reviews meeting procedures, ethics rules, and assesses disciplinary complaints and other duties.
Maryland lawmakers continue to craft cannabis provisions in preparation for adult use in July.
Some suggestions for Gov.-elect Moore include community service and finding balance in his personal and public lives.
Blueprint for Maryland’s Future Accountability and Implementation Board holds two public hearings on multi-billion-dollar plan.
Brown will lead an office that will help guide and act as a legal advisor for various state agencies, offices and boards.
Biden joins fellow Democrats in a push to insist voters that democracy is on the ballot on Election Day.
Plans to improve college and career readiness and early childhood education were the focus of virtual sessions on Wednesday.