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Political notes: Alsobrooks makes inroads in MoCo, Moore’s picks for new labor board, Sayles moves closer to congressional run

The Prince George’s County executive is eclipsing her primary rivals when it comes to endorsements from elected officials on their home turf.

Building on the Blueprint: Oversight board approves first reform plans for all local school systems

Second submission of Blueprint plans for local school systems is due in March 2024.

Blueprint board slated to approve school systems’ updates to comprehensive plans next week

If Blueprint plans are not approved this month, local school officials have until Oct. 1 to submit them.

Moore’s announcement of Wiedefeld as transportation secretary comes with extra muscle

A consequential appointment for the new administration beyond the day-to-day responsibilities of the agency.

Season of Glass: Montgomery official preps for elevated role on council he helped reshape

Glass’ 88,301 raw votes were the most ever for an at-large council candidate in the Democratic primary.

Notes: Poll Shows Blair Closing in on Elrich, Mizeur Launches Ad, Perez Campaign Unionizes, and More

Four years ago, Marc Elrich and David Blair finished 77 votes apart in the race for Montgomery County executive. A poll released on Friday…

Blueprint Accountability Board Proposes Changes to Education Reform Timeline

A day before a major deadline, Maryland’s education reform oversight board on Monday approved a new timeline.

Screenshot of AIB meeting

Legislative Policy Analyst Picked as First Director of Education Reform Oversight Board

Rachel Hise, a long-time policy analyst with the Department of Legislative Services, has worked on several education reform efforts in Maryland.

Attorney General Hopefuls Brown, O’Malley Roll Out Endorsements

State Sen. William C. Smith Jr., a high-profile legislator who spent several weeks mulling his own bid for attorney general, endorsed Rep. Anthony G….

On Climate, Baker Thinks Globally, Wants to Act Really Locally

Former Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III is a veteran of local government and he’s got ideas on how the state should partner to help counties and municipalities address the risks posed by climate change.