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In a wide-ranging interview with Route 1 Reporter, Maryland Comptroller – and early candidate for the state’s next governor – talks about a possible Beltway widening in Prince George’s County, Kirwan Commission school funding, and his own political future.
The poll focused particularly on recently-sworn in County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, asking respondents to rate their perceptions of Alsobrooks across a series of questions. So, did Alsobrooks’ office commission the poll? Good question.
Required Reading is a simple, daily roundup of news coverage relevant to Prince George’s County and its Route 1 communities. In our Jan. 10, 2019, edition: Prince George’s County sees fourth homicide of the year; A tire store closes in the heart of rapidly redeveloping downtown Hyattsville, plus more stories below:
Prince George’s County marks 4th homicide this year- The Washington Post
Tire Place shuts down for good – The Hyattsville Life & Times
DC woman wins thousands at MGM, and loses it all over casino typo – WTTG
Judge rules man accused of burning Bowie city cars can’t stand trial -Capital Gazette
Baltimore’s Horseshoe Casino posts only revenue decline among Maryland casinos in December – Baltimore Business Journal
Education funding, minimum wage at forefront of 2019 Maryland legislative session -The Washington Informer
Required Reading is a simple, daily roundup of news coverage relevant to Prince George’s County and its Route 1 communities. In our Jan. 2, 2018, edition: Murders fall, property values rise in Prince George’s County, and a very old building lives along Route 1. All this and more:
Tax assessments rise dramatically in Prince George’s County – The Baltimore Sun
Murders drop dramatically in Prince George’s County – WTOP
Inside one of the oldest structures along Route 1 – Hyattsville Wire
Maryland takes steps to address climate change – Capital News Service
Legalizing marijuana, banning ‘ghost guns’ on to-do list for Md. lawmakers – WTOP
New laws take effect – WTOP
Two people died in Prince George’s County over the weekend. One was a pedestrian struck killed the driver of an SUV in Adelphi. The other was a D.C. resident fatally shot in Camp Springs. Those stories, plus more in today’s Prince George’s News Roundup. WJLA: Pedestrian hit, killed by driver of SUV
Fatal collision occurred at University Boulevard and West Park Drive in Adelphi.
Maryland’s Democratic governor hopefuls gathered for another televised debate, and the takes are pouring in. WRC: Candidates for Maryland Governor Debate Policing, Flooding
“Panelists in the debate hosted by Sinclair Broadcasting asked the nine candidates about what they think needs to be done to ease tensions between police and communities in the aftermath of last week’s death of Baltimore County Officer Amy Caprio, who was killed as she investigated a report of a suspicious vehicle. Sixteen-year-old Dawnta Harris is accused of running her down in a stolen car.” WaPo: Democratic candidates for Md. governor attack Hogan — but not each other
“The shortage of fireworks in the run-up to the June 26 primary has drawn complaints from analysts and some Democratic elected officials that the election has failed to stir voter interest and that none of the candidates has stood out.”