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Incumbent Sheriff Chuck Jenkins (R) hopes to win his fourth term in office come this November, running on a platform that he has managed the county's opioid crisis well and has helped stem the tide whenever possible given his role.
Jenkins also defended his close ties to federal immigration partners. In particular, Jenkins said his involvement in the 287(g) program has kept gang violence at bay in Frederick County throughout his tenure.
State Senator Michael Hough (R) and his District 4 democratic challenger Jessica Douglass debate roads, MARC service, public education and healthcare in this episode of In the Booth. The candidates sit down with host Allen Etzler and state house reporter Samantha Hogan to discuss their visions for Maryland and Frederick County if elected Nov. 4.
Hough, the incumbent, says he's running on his record having served on Maryland's Criminal Gang Statutes task force, Justice Reinvestment Coordinating Council and Special Joint Commission on Public Safety and Security in State and Local Correctional Facilities. Douglass, a high school English teacher, seeks to unseat him and serve her first term in public office. Her goal is to be present and listen to constituents needs.
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Susan Reeder Jesse, a Democrat seeking an At-large seat on the Frederick County Council, sat down with host Allen Etzler and News-Post reporter Mallory Panuska to discuss a variety of county issues, ranging everywhere from school construction fees and affordable housing to opioid abuse and property taxes.
Voters will elect two County Council At-large members during the upcoming general election. The members will represent the entire county, will serve four-year terms and make $22,500 each. Early voting for the election begins Oct. 25 and the Election Day is set Nov. 6.
Be sure to also give a listen to separate podcast episodes featuring other At-large candidates fellow Democrat Kai Hagen, unaffiliated incumbent Bud Otis and Republicans Danny Farrar and Phil Dacey.
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Phil Dacey, a Republican seeking an At-large seat on the Frederick County Council, sat down with host Allen Etzler and News-Post reporter Mallory Panuska to discuss a variety of county issues, ranging everywhere from school construction fees and affordable housing to opioid abuse and property taxes.
Voters will elect two County Council At-large members during the upcoming general election. The members will represent the entire county, will serve four-year terms and make $22,500 each. Early voting for the election begins Oct. 25 and the Election Day is set Nov. 6.
Be sure to also give a listen to separate podcast episodes featuring other At-large candidates fellow Republican Danny Farrar, unaffiliated incumbent Bud Otis and Democrats Susan Reeder Jesse and Kai Hagen.
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Kai Hagen, a Democrat seeking an At-large seat on the Frederick County Council, sat down with host Allen Etzler and News-Post reporter Mallory Panuska to discuss a variety of county issues, ranging everywhere from school construction fees and affordable housing to opioid abuse and property taxes.
Voters will elect two County Council At-large members during the upcoming general election. The members will represent the entire county, will serve four-year terms and make $22,500 each. Early voting for the election begins Oct. 25 and the Election Day is set Nov. 6.
Be sure to also give a listen to separate podcast episodes featuring fellow At-large candidates Democrat Susan Reeder Jesse, Republicans Phil Dacey and Danny Farrar and unaffiliated incumbent Bud Otis.
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Danny Farrar, a Republican seeking an At-large seat on the Frederick County Council, sat down with host Allen Etzler and News-Post reporter Mallory Panuska to discuss a variety of county issues, ranging everywhere from school construction fees and affordable housing to opioid abuse and property taxes.
Voters will elect two County Council At-large members during the upcoming general election. The members will represent the entire county, will serve four-year terms and make $22,500 each. Early voting for the election begins Oct. 25 and the Election Day is set Nov. 6.
Be sure to also give a listen to separate podcast episodes featuring At-large candidates Democrats Kai Hagen and Susan Reeder Jesse, Republicans Phil Dacey and unaffiliated incumbent Bud Otis.
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Bud Otis, who is running unaffiliated to retain his At-large seat on the Frederick County Council, sits down with host Allen Etzler and News-Post reporter Mallory Panuska to discuss a variety of county issues, ranging everywhere from school construction fees and affordable housing to opioid abuse and property taxes.
Voters will elect two County Council At-large members during the upcoming general election. The members will represent the entire county, will serve four-year terms and make $22,500 each. Early voting for the election begins Oct. 25 and the Election Day is set Nov. 6.
Be sure to also give a listen to separate podcast episodes featuring At-large candidates Democrats Kai Hagen and Susan Reeder Jessee, and Republicans Phil Dacey and Danny Farrar.
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The News-Post politics team is back in the same studio as we put a wrap on the 2018 General Assembly in Annapolis. Host Colin McGuire and political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos discuss what bills passed, what died on the vine and the most interesting headlines during the session. Be sure to keep an eye on this feed as primary season gears up as we'll highlight a bevy of races prior to the general election.
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With the Supreme Court taking up the issue of gerrymandering in Maryland, News-Post political reporter Danielle E. Gaines discusses the case with host Colin McGuire after sitting in on oral arguments earlier this week.
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On this week's episode of the In Session Podcast host Colin McGuire is joined by political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos to talk about developments in Annapolis in the General Assembly. The team discusses lawmakers' passing of an operating budget, a couple environmental bills, an unconventional Easter egg fundraiser and a preview of a special episode covering Danielle's coverage of oral arguments at the Supreme Court, which has taken up a case about gerrymandering in Maryland.
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With crossover day behind us, the team takes a look at bills that made it out of the senate and will head to the house for consideration and vice versa. Host Colin McGuire gets updates on the budgets of both the state and Frederick County from News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos. Danielle discusses her upcoming trip to the Supreme Court of the United States to hear oral arguments in a gerrymandering case affecting Maryland.
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With crossover day looming, News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos check in with host Colin McGuire to provide updates on the goings on in Annapolis. Among other topics, the team discusses the state budget, possible salary increase for state employees, a ban on Bump Stocks passed by the House of Delegates, mandatory micro-chipping (and Colin's fear of said subject) and a push to retire the state song- "Maryland, My Maryland."
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In this week's episode, host Colin McGuire and News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos provide updates on developments in Annapolis, including state funding for the proposed downtown hotel and conference center, local ethics reform, gerrymandering and bills to loosen local liquor laws, including for shochu, a Japanese distilled drink.
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In this week's episode, host Colin McGuire and News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos provide updates on developments in Annapolis, including who registered as a candidate by the filing deadline, Sen. Ron Young's controversial comments, and Colin's favorite bill to talk about- the "left lane bill."
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Host Colin McGuire and News-Post political reporter Danielle E. Gaines wade into this week's news out of Annapolis, including the hours of testimony for bills that would alter Maryland's brewing laws. They also discuss recently released political polls, legislation to combat the opioid epidemic, international election observers and a wrap up of Political Notes.
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Filling in as host, News-Post reporter Cameron Dodd is joined by political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos as we break down recent developments in Annapolis. From bills addressing animal testing to sunscreen application in Maryland schools, we take a look at the goings on in the General Assembly.
Host Colin McGuire is joined by News-Post political reporter Kelsi Loos, who calls in from Annapolis to update us on such developments as legislation that would allow rape victims to ask a judge to end the parental rights of their rapist, the soon-to-begin paid sick leave, bills that would provide free tuition to community college for Maryland residents and more of the goings on during the General Assembly.
This week on “In Session,” Host Colin McGuire talks to Annapolis reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos about State of the State reactions, criminal justice bills, and the governor’s new call for Marylanders to wear sunscreen.
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News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos join host Colin McGuire from the Annapolis State House to provide an update on the goings-on in General Assembly, including a bill that would require domestic abusers to sell or turn in their guns, Sen. Ron Young's challengers in the primary for his seat and a bill that would allow school students to opt out of dissecting animals in class.
Danielle also sits down for a one-on-one interview with Gov. Larry Hogan and gives us an update on her search for mango Diet Coke.
From Gerrymandering to the governor’s budget being introduced, host Colin McGuire is joined by News-Post political reporters Danielle E. Gaines and Kelsi Loos, who break down all the developments of the first full week of the General Assembly in Annapolis.
The team also touches on transportation funding, campaign finance numbers in several local races, taxes and Colin's favorite part of the paper- the Political Notes column.
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