Reposted by Pamela WoodLeslie Gray Streeter @lesliegraystreeter.bsky.social · 10hIt’s my publication day! “Beignets and Big Feelings” is officially out there in the world! Go get you one! 33411
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Pro-redistricting ads hit Maryland airwaves, phones and mailboxes www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comPro-redistricting ads hit airwaves, phones and mailboxesFight Back MD is spending “six figures” on text messages, mailers and a video ad that will air on TV and streaming services to urge voters to approve Question 3. 000
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Maryland's Democratic Asian-American and Pacific Islander state lawmakers have a campaign slate. They've raised $60K so far. Among their goals: Defeat two GOP lawmakers who insulted a Chinese-born lawmaker on their podcast. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comLawmakers raising money to defeat Republicans who mocked Chinese-born colleagueThe AAPI United in Action Slate has raised more than $60,000 to support Democratic AAPI incumbents and candidates. 0156
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 08/10/2026More than three-quarters of Marylanders oppose new data centers being built in the state and their communities, according to a new poll released Thursday by UMBC. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMost Maryland residents don’t want new data centers, UMBC poll findsMore than three-quarters of Marylanders oppose new data centers being built in the state and in their communities, according to a poll from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Institute of ... 0121
Reposted by Pamela WoodBaltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 07/10/20263 takeaways from the Maryland governor debate with Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and Republican nominee Dan Cox. We also fact-checked their claims: buff.ly/UxqpQzb 1123
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 07/10/2026MARYLAND REDISTRICTING: New poll on Question 3, changing state constitutional requirements for drawing districts (could enable Dem gerrymander if passed) ✅ Yes: 25% ❌ No: 53% ❓ Undecided: 19% UMBC, 766 likely voters, MOE 3.5, 9/22-27 www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comUMBC poll: Question 3 on redistricting fails to win supportJust 25% of likely voters said they would vote for a constitutional amendment on redistricting that will appear as Question 3 on general election ballots, according to a poll from the University of Ma... 192
Reposted by Pamela WoodBaltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 07/10/2026Fact checking Wes Moore and Dan Cox’s governor debatebuff.lyFact checking Wes Moore and Dan Cox’s governor debateGov. Wes Moore and Dan Cox questioned each other’s relationship with the truth during their first, and likely only, debate ahead of the November election. 021
Reposted by Pamela WoodBaltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 07/10/2026Gov. Wes Moore doesn’t commit to full second term if reelected. Read more: buff.ly/5xZAgsP 1111
Reposted by Pamela WoodBaltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 07/10/2026Dan Cox responds to a question about his actions on January 6. Read more: buff.ly/UxqpQzb 5189
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026A big defense contractor is announcing a new facility at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, Maryland. President Donald Trump will be there to celebrate. Gov. Wes Moore said the White House disinvited him. by @leeosanderlin.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/article/trum...thebanner.comTrump White House bars Moore from speaking at Baltimore County eventOther Democrats were also expected to speak but pulled out after Moore’s removal. 201
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026In Maryland's gubernatorial debate, I asked Gov. Wes Moore if he would commit to serving a full, four-year term if he's re-elected. Here's how he answered, as chronicled by my colleague @leeosanderlin.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comGov. Wes Moore doesn’t commit to full second term if reelectedMoore, a Democrat who has been the subject of speculation about a possible 2028 White House bid, gave a roundabout answer that left the door open for his future plans. 132
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Good morning, Maryland. It’s debate day! Gov. Wes Moore (D) and challenger Dan Cox (R) face off in the only debate of the campaign, and I’ll be one of the journalists asking them questions. Here’s what to look for & how to watch, from Brenda Wintrode: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comDan Cox and Wes Moore face off in a governor debate Tuesday. Here’s what to know.The hourlong debate will be prerecorded and broadcast on local news channels and radio stations and streamed online at The Banner at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 0123
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 06/10/2026New poll in Maryland Governor’s race: 🔵 Wes Moore (D): 51% 🔴 Dan Cox (R): 24% 🟢 Andy Ellis (Green): 3% ⚪️ Cathy White (Working Class): 3% 🟣 Other: 5% ❓Undecided: 14% UMBC, 766 likely voters, MOE 3.5, 9/22-27 www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comUMBC Poll: Moore leads Cox in race for governor by 2-to-1 marginIf Maryland’s election for governor were held today, incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore would pull in more than twice as many votes as Republican challenger Dan Cox, according to a new poll from UMBC... 1106
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026SCOOP: As the number of women in the Maryland Senate is likely to trend downward, Democratic women senators and candidates are forming a campaign slate to pool their resources to boost their chances this election. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland’s Democratic women senators are pooling their money for female candidates“Maryland voters are lucky to have a number of talented women running for Senate and the incumbents are psyched to offer them a little bit of extra support,” said Sen. Cheryl Kagan, a Montgomery Count... 051
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 05/10/2026President Donald Trump is coming to the Baltimore area tomorrow. Here's Trump's past visits to greater Baltimore have gone, from being welcomed with open arms to facing outright hostility: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comHow Baltimore has welcomed President Trump during past visitsThe Republican president has been in the Baltimore region four times in the last decade. 000
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Diageo spent so much money and energy on changing Maryland's alcohol laws, and roiled the entire local beer industry, in order to open the Guinness Open Gate brewery in Baltimore County. I think of it as the great beer wars of 2017. Now it's closing: www.thebanner.com/culture/food...thebanner.comGuinness Open Gate Brewery is shutting downGuinness is shutting down its Maryland brewery, its parent company Diageo North America, Inc., announced Thursday. 275
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 01/10/2026The federal government is suing the state of Maryland over a new law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks, one of several attempts in the state to rein in federal immigration enforcement. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comTrump administration sues Maryland, counties over law enforcement mask banThe federal government is suing the state of Maryland over a new law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks, one of several attempts in the state to rein in federal immigration enforcem... 121
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 24/09/2026📊MARYLAND REDISTRICTING POLL: On changing the state constitution to enable congreessional gerrymandering. This one is different from the last one! ✅Yes: 40% ❌No: 35% ❓Unsure: 25% 600 likely voters, Sept. 8-10, Hart Research, paid for by Fight Back MD www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comSecond poll finds more supportive view of Maryland redistricting voteThe new poll shows 40% of likely voters would vote for an amendment to the state constitution that could make congressional gerrymandering easier. Another 35% were opposed, and 25% were not sure. 092
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is up with his first TV/streaming/digital ad of the general election campaign, focused on a new law on variable pricing in grocery stores. I'm told it's a "multi-seven-figure" buy -- ie, $1M+. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tnQF...youtube.comTwo Baskets | Wes MooreYouTube video by Wes Moore 010
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of proposals to regulate the artificial intelligence industry in the state Tuesday, joining the national conversation about what government should do about the rapidly improving technology. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMoore proposes AI rules to protect Marylanders, wading into national debate“With the speed with which AI is moving, Marylanders deserve guardrails that safeguard their rights, privacy, and dignity,” Moore said in a statement Tuesday morning. 163
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 22/09/2026📊 MARYLAND REDISTRICTING POLL Support for state constitutional amendment (Question 3) that would make congressional gerrymandering easier: ✅ YES: 28% ❌ NO: 41% ❓ UNDECIDED: 31% 600 likely voters, MOE +/-4%, Lincoln Park Strategies & Ragnar Research www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland redistricting question faces significant opposition, poll findsAmong politicians, the opinions on redistricting have fallen squarely along party lines, with Democrats supporting the ballot question and Republicans opposed. This poll represents the first assessmen... 042
Reposted by Pamela WoodBaltimore Banner @thebaltimorebanner.com · 17/09/2026Moore, Scott to appear on Fat Joe podcast amid controversy over slurbuff.lyMoore, Scott to appear on Fat Joe podcast amid controversy over slurFat Joe, the Puerto Rican and Cuban rapper known for hits with Ashanti and Jennifer Lopez, has drawn criticism after using a racial slur on a podcast this month. 002
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 15/09/2026After Maryland Tax Court struck down the state's advertising tax on big tech companies, the state government has appealed to Circuit Court. Comptroller Brooke Lierman said in a statement she's "hopeful" the tax will be reinstated. Background: www.thebanner.com/economy/mary...thebanner.comMaryland’s tax on digital advertising by tech giants struck down in courtThe tax, first approved in 2020, is designed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools by taxing Big Tech for ads that follow Marylanders around as they peruse social media platforms... 211
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Baltimore City is considering a new Dept. of Neighborhood Safety that would fold in violence reduction programs and improve responses to 911 calls that don't necessarily need cops involved. Press conference at 11 a.m., and @emilyopilo.bsky.social has details: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comNew Baltimore agency would divert more 911 calls away from policeBaltimore lawmakers are considering a new Department of Neighborhood Safety that would incorporate the city’s existing crime diversion office and bolster 911 responses that don’t include traditional l... 0163
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Let the fights in the comment section begin: The Banner's @afkostka.bsky.social ranks all 30 MLB ballparks, and spoiler alert, Camden Yards is not #1. www.thebanner.com/sports/oriol...thebanner.comMy all-too-disputable MLB ballpark rankings upon visiting all 30Just because one is ranked below another doesn’t mean the former is much worse; it’s a gut feeling, an aura, a cool breeze on a summer day. Here are my all-too-disputable rankings of all 30 current ba... 220
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026MARYLAND REDISTRICTING: Supreme Court of Maryland rules that voters will get to decide on changing the rules for congressional redistricting. The court orders a tweak to the ballot language. This is a win for pro-redistricting Dems. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland Supreme Court puts redistricting question back on ballotThe Supreme Court of Maryland issued its ruling just hours after hearing oral arguments for and against the proposed constitutional amendment. 01712
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Scenes from the Supreme Court of Md, which heard 2 hours of arguments over whether voters will have a say on changing the state constitution's rules on congressional redistricting. I bumped into House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, who said her fingers are crossed. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow... 000
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Maryland’s highest court hears arguments today over whether voters should decide on changing rules for drawing congressional districts. It’s been a convoluted journey involving maps, an old court case, national pressure and a party divided. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comWhat’s at stake as Maryland’s top court hears redistricting case ThursdayIt’s been a convoluted journey involving maps, an old court case, national pressure and a party divided. Here’s how we got here. 043
Reposted by Pamela WoodJustin Fenton @justinfenton.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Recall the 6 children found alone in a filthy home w/o electricity or water yesterday? The family had been put there *by the city* as a crisis placement. Mayor Scott is pledging his "full wrath" for employees involved, reports @emilyopilo.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/community/lo...thebanner.comMayor warns of 'full wrath' for failures that left 6 kids in unsafe row home“It’s unacceptable that those children were living in a condition like that,” Mayor Scott said. “Everybody that had an opportunity to do something that did not will feel the full wrath of me in city g... 063
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026A second judge has ruled against a ballot question altering congressional redistricting rules in Maryland. But the legal battles are far from over. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland redistricting ballot question blocked by second judgeA second judge has ruled against a ballot question proposing changes to Maryland’s congressional redistricting rules. But the legal battles are far from over. 072
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 28/08/2026WYPR Radio got rid of local shows Midday & On the Record. WMAR TV switched to newscasts without anchors. Now WBAL Radio is dropping local hosts TJ Smith & Angelette Aviles. All in all, not good for the news/info/opinion ecosystem in greater Baltimore. www.thebanner.com/community/lo...thebanner.comWBAL NewsRadio lays off local hosts, replaces shows with syndicated programsBaltimore’s local media landscape took another hit Thursday as WBAL NewsRadio eliminated local jobs and replaced several locally hosted programs with nationally syndicated shows, according to employee... 0206
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 20/08/2026In the 3.5 years that Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been in office, he has spent about 1 of every 5 days in other states, as his national profile grows. (This doesn’t count trips to DC or overseas.) The full story from me and @leeosanderlin.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has spent 1 in 5 days of his term in other statesGov. Wes Moore has spent at least a portion of one in every five days out of state since he took office in 2023 — and that pace of travel has accelerated as his national profile has grown, according t... 149
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Six years ago, Maryland lawmakers came up with a plan to pay for public school improvements by taxing big tech companies that make money off of ads that follow us around social media, websites and streaming. The Maryland Tax Court struck down the tax: www.thebanner.com/economy/mary...thebanner.comMaryland’s tax on digital advertising by tech giants struck down in courtThe tax, first approved in 2020, is designed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools by taxing Big Tech for ads that follow Marylanders around as they peruse social media platforms... 022
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 14/08/2026Maryland’s first-in-the-nation tax on advertising by big tech companies was struck down by the state’s tax court Friday. The comptroller says she'll work with the AG to continue to defend this "important law." www.thebanner.com/economy/mary...thebanner.comMaryland’s tax on digital advertising by tech giants struck down in courtThe tax, first approved in 2020, is designed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools by taxing big tech for their ads that follow Marylanders around as they peruse social media pla... 020
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 12/08/2026First poll released publicly in the Wes Moore (D) vs. Dan Cox (R) matchup for Maryland governor, from Blended Public Affairs and the Perry Jacobson lobbying firm: 🔵Moore: 58% 🔴Cox: 31% 🟢Other: 3% 🟣Undecided: 9% 800 likely voters, MOE +/- 3.5. 281
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 06/08/2026ICYMI: Preakness is moving later in May, and to a Sunday, starting next year. This comes as the other Triple Crown races -- the Kentucky Derby and the Belmont -- formed their own additional racing championship series that excluded the Preakness. www.thebanner.com/sports/horse...thebanner.comPreakness Stakes to shift 1 week later in MayThe Preakness will now be run on the fourth Sunday of May, part of a new vision and TV deal for the historic race. 041
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026PREAKNESS NEWS: Good-bye, third Saturday in May. Hello, fourth Sunday in May. The Preakness Stakes is changing dates as race operators jockey for calendar positions and prestige. www.thebanner.com/sports/horse...thebanner.comPreakness Stakes to shift 1 week later in MayThe Preakness will now be run on the fourth Sunday of May, part of a new vision and TV deal for the historic race. 262
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 05/08/2026MARYLAND REDISTRICTING UPDATE: Lawmakers OK'd a change to the state constitution to give themselves more leeway in drawing congressional districts. This could give Dems an easier shot at an 8-0 map, if they go that route. Voters must approve first. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland Democrats approve change that would give more leeway in redistrictingMaryland’s Democratic lawmakers approved a change to the state constitution Tuesday that will give them more flexibility in drawing congressional districts. 1102
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Maryland lawmakers trudged through a lengthy day Monday, nearing Democrats’ goal of changing the state’s constitution to make it easier to draw congressional districts. State House dispatch from me, @brendawintrode.bsky.social & @jessicagallagher.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland lawmakers move closer to changing congressional redistricting rulesIf the measure passes the General Assembly, voters will have a say on the November ballot. 061
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026Good morning and greetings from the State House in Annapolis, where lawmakers will hold a special session to change the state constitution to make congressional redistricting easier in the future. @brendawintrode.bsky.social and I will have updates throughout the day. 072
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 03/08/2026MARYLAND REDISTRICTING: State lawmakers return to Annapolis today — not to draw a new congressional map, but to change the state constitution to make map-drawing easier in the future. Here’s how they got there: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland Democrats settle for less after bitter redistricting fightLawmakers are holding a special session on redistricting, but it’s too late to affect Trump’s agenda. 082
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The price they paid: Here’s how key Maryland leaders have handled the year-long congressional redistricting fight. Reported with @brendawintrode.bsky.social: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comWho paid the price in Maryland’s redistricting clash?Redistricting has damaged relationships and consumed time and energy in Annapolis this year. Monday’s special session is a compromise to take a step forward. 022
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Maryland state lawmakers return to Annapolis for a special session on redistricting. The Banner’s politics team explains what they’re going to do (not maps!) and the year-long saga it took to get here. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland Democrats settle for less after bitter redistricting fightLawmakers are holding a special session on redistricting, but it’s too late to affect Trump’s agenda. 011
Reposted by Pamela WoodHayes Gardner @hayesgardner.bsky.social · 31/07/2026The Maryland Stadium Authority's new executive director will be Lindsey V. Parker, the former chief of staff to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMaryland Stadium Authority picks DC mayor’s adviser as executive directorIt’s been a period of change for the authority. In addition to Michael Frenz’s retirement, longtime executive Terry Hasseltine, who spearheaded the state’s sports tourism arm, exited his position in D... 022
Reposted by Pamela WoodJustin Fenton @justinfenton.bsky.social · 23/07/2026New from @pwoodreporter.bsky.social: Gov. Wes Moore says Maryland prison killings a ‘tragedy,’ backs corrections head in light of our reporting that the state has one of the highest prisoner homicide rates in the country www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMoore says prison killings a ‘tragedy,’ backs DPSCS headThe Banner reported this week that Maryland has one of the highest rates of killings in state-run correctional facilities in the nation. Since 2023, 32 incarcerated people have been killed in state in... 031
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Maryland Gov. Wes Moore on Thursday acknowledged that the state’s high rate of prison killings is a problem, but was light on specifics of how to address the problem. www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comMoore says prison killings a ‘tragedy,’ backs DPSCS headThe Banner reported this week that Maryland has one of the highest rates of killings in state-run correctional facilities in the nation. Since 2023, 32 incarcerated people have been killed in state in... 022
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Maryland Gov. Wes Moore went on yet another hot YouTube show -- this time, Track Star -- and my colleague Wesley Case has a recap: www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comWes Moore raps Biggie and praises Baltimore on viral music trivia showMaryland Gov. Wes Moore discusses his love of ’90s hip-hop, Baltimore and more on a new episode of the music trivia series “Track Star.” 031
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Maryland Gov. Wes Moore reiterated the goal of having the Key Bridge rebuilt by 2030, as he took members of Congress on a boat tour of the site today. ✍️: @hayesgardner.bsky.social 📸: @jphotoj.bsky.social www.thebanner.com/community/tr...thebanner.comWes Moore tours Key Bridge rebuild with Republican members of CongressWhether or not the federal government foots 100% of the bill for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild is ultimately up to members of Congress. Gov. Wes Moore took several of them on a construction tou... 041
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 18/07/2026Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has been traveling out of state again and this time part of his mission is electing more Black governors. He’s the only one right now. “I don’t want to hold on to that title for very long.” www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comWes Moore hits campaign trail with a mission: Elect other Black governors“I am the only African American governor in the country right now, but that’s not a title that I’m proud of,” Moore said. “I don’t want to hold on to that title for very long.” 0257
Pamela Wood @pwoodreporter.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Did Joe Biden win the 2020 election? Maryland GOP gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox says: “probably.” Meanwhile, Gov. Wes Moore says of President Trump's speech on elections tonight: That’s what losers do. Losers complain.” www.thebanner.com/politics-pow...thebanner.comGOP governor candidate Cox seeks to distance himself from Trump’s election denialAs President Trump prepares to give a primetime speech on Thursday, Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox is trying to distance himself from past challenges to the 2020 election. 0195