“We were one of the first states in the nation to allow the use of social media platforms as a campaign tool. We crafted careful and deliberate regulations with stakeholders, while also ensuring proper disclaimer requirements in those pieces. It has become a model for the rest of the nation.&#...

“Being the chair of the Appropriations Committee, you get a broad view of the many issues and opportunities in our State. It means that you have a large role to play in making sure that you are providing, necessary services: funding a strong health care system, protecting our pension system and en...

“I started to get involved with a youth running club that was community-driven and established for a community that was in need and for disadvantaged kids, and it was the first time for most of them that anyone even asked how their day was going. Outside of the farms; lunches, and me bringing snac...

CONVERSATIONS WITH HJM By: Valerie Skvirsky, Government Relations Associate “I think what has surprised me. . ., is just how vast and complex the infrastructure law is…it’s 375 different programs, and I’m not sure if there exists just one single expert on every single program anywhere. B...

CONVERSATIONS WITH HJM By: Valerie Skvirsky, Government Relations Associate “For me, being in the Maryland General Assembly, it’s important because, … it’s a part of who you are, and we have the benefit of living within the laws that we create.” Delegate C.T Wilson (D – Charles Count...

Conversations with HJM By: Sam Friedman, Government Relations Associate “I remember going to the social services office with my mother, and I spoke a little English, and she would volunteer my services … to translate for people that were waiting for their interview. And at that young age, I lear...

CONVERSATIONS WITH HJM By: Sam Friedman, Government Relations Associate “Cities play a significant role in the quality of life and even the length of life for their residents … I decided as a young man, 14 or 15, that I wanted to be involved in helping cities be better places to live and wor...

On today’s episode of Conversations with HJM, Lisa Harris Jones & Tommy Tompsett wrap-up the Maryland Candidate Spotlight by speaking with special guest Congressman Anthony Brown. Congressman Brown shares his insights about the upcoming statewide primary. He also speaks about the federal i...

Harford County Executive Barry Glassman – Maryland Candidate Spotlight During this episode of Conversations with HJM, Harford County Executive Barry Glassman talks about the role of the Maryland State Comptroller. He also shares his extensive government and fiscal experience background and why...

John B. King, Jr. – Maryland Candidate Spotlight Today’s, Maryland Candidate Spotlight is with John B. King, Jr., former U.S. Secretary of Education and candidate for Maryland Governor. Listen in to hear his ideas and vision for an equitable and prosperous future for the State of Marylan...