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Rushern Baker exit interview: ‘I believe citizens have the right to yell at you’ (Part 2)
In Part 2 of a two-part interview with Maryland Matters, Baker discusses why he pushed to take control of the county school system and offered support for casino-style gambling, two proposals he opposed as a candidate.
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Exit interview: The education of Rushern Baker
In a conversation with Maryland Matters, outgoing County Executive Rushern Baker talked with unusual candor about his tenure, his accomplishments, a fear that he was in over his head, and a public panic attack that he fretted would create public doubt about his readiness for the job.
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Prince George’s Co. official retires amid investigation into MGM construction
The man at the head of a department being investigated for its construction of MGM National Harbor, where a child was injured this past summer, is leaving his position.
3 months ago -
New Prince George’s Co. schools CEO is ready to steady the ship
Monica Goldson, a 27-year veteran of the school system and a Potomac High School graduate, was appointed interim CEO of the embattled school system.
6 months ago -
Hogan says 2 debates set; Jealous campaign says no dates yet
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s campaign has announced plans for two debates, but Ben Jealous’ campaign says an agreement has not been reached yet.
6 months ago -
Jealous wins Democratic nomination for Maryland governor, besting Baker
Former NAACP chief Ben Jealous has defeated Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker in the Democratic primary contest for governor.
7 months ago -
Alsobrooks wins Dem nod for Prince George’s County Executive
Alsobrooks beat back challenges from former Rep. Donna Edwards and State Sen. Anthony Muse, who were considered the other top contenders for the gig.
7 months ago -
Md. county aide killed by her dog was engaged to K-9 officer
Jenna Rae Sutphin and her fiance had at least two dogs on the property, kept in separate outdoor kennels. Her fiance is a 12-year Prince George’s County Department of Corrections officer who was at a training session with his new K-9 partner when the attack happened.
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2018 Md. Primary Guide: 10 candidates jockey for Prince George’s County Executive seat
With Rushern Baker limited to two terms — and also seeking the Maryland governorship — Prince George’s County voters have a slew of potential candidates to choose from during the primaries on June 26. Nine Democrats, and one Republican, are vying for the spot.
7 months ago -
Bernie Sanders joins candidate Ben Jealous to help fire up Maryland voters
Sen. Bernie Sanders may not be endorsing his own son’s congressional bid, but he rallied on a hot Monday night in Maryland to fire up voters for Ben Jealous’ campaign for governor. See photos.
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2018 Md. Primary Guide: Crowded field of candidates seek Democratic nomination for governor
Fierce opposition to President Donald Trump has fueled predictions of a “blue wave” of Democratic victories in the fall, but it’s uncertain whether that will translate into an enthusiastic embrace of any one of the eight Democrats running to take on Maryland’s Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.
7 months ago -
Early voters begin heading to polls in unusual Maryland primary
There have been unusual twists in the process leading up to Thursday’s early voting, which continues through June 21.
7 months ago -
Prince George’s school board members concerned over potential ‘massive severance’ for CEO
Some school board members are asking the Prince George’s County Executive to put a stop to any severance payment that departing CEO Kevin Maxwell might get when he leaves.
7 months ago -
Md. candidate for governor endorses Rushern Baker after dropping out of race
Valerie Ervin made her endorsement Wednesday morning in Langley Park, Maryland, with the Prince George’s County executive standing with her.
7 months ago -
Poll shows strong favorability for Md. governor as rivals square off
Gov. Larry Hogan’s approval rating stands at 64 percent. When those surveyed were asked if they approve of the job that Hogan is doing, that support jumps to 75 percent.
7 months ago
